Young Persons Support Worker

Job title: Young Persons Support Worker

Salary: £17-18 Umbrella per hour

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week - Monday to Sunday Shifts

The Role

We are recruiting for a compassionate and motivated Young Persons Support Worker to support vulnerable young people in developing the skills and confidence needed to live independently. You'll provide person-centred support, helping individuals sustain accommodation, access education, training and employment, and achieve positive outcomes. This role is based in Coventry and will require you to work on a shift pattern basis Monday through to Sunday.

Key Responsibilities as a Young Persons Support Worker

• Complete support, risk and needs assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Deliver one-to-one and group support focused on independent living and life skills.
• Support young people to access education, employment, training, benefits and healthcare.
• Help sustain tenancies, manage rent, budgeting and household responsibilities.
• Work alongside external agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in safeguarding and case reviews.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with property inspections, health & safety checks and preparing accommodation where required.

About You

Essential:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people in housing, youth work, social care or a similar setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, housing and welfare legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE).
• Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and homelessness.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.

If you feel you meet the above criteria for Young Persons Support Worker based in Coventry please apply within. For more information please call (phone number removed).