66 Youth Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?

Do you have knowledge of homelessness?

What about working in the social care or support sector?

We are working with a charity in the Risca area to find Support Assistants to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.

What will you get?

• Full time salary of up to 26,061 (pro-rata for part time).
• This includes 60 for sleep-in shift allowance.
• 47 hours per week.
• All shifts are days or nights, with options for sleep-ins.
• Either 12 hours (4 per week) or 24 hour shifts (2 per week)
• Rolling rota that includes weekdays and weekends.
• There are full and part time options.

What will you do?

• Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
• This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Advice and guidance.
• Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
• Assist with setting up benefits and finances.

What do we need?

• You will need some experience working with this age group.
• Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
• Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
• The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
• Keep a cool head in a crisis.
• Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.

If this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.

Role: Support Assistant

Location: Risca

Contact: Permanent

Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?

Do you have knowledge of homelessness?

What about working in the social care or support sector?

We are working with a charity in the Newport area to find Support Assistants to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.

What will you get?

• Full time salary of up to 26,061 (pro-rata for part time).
• This includes 60 for sleep-in shift allowance.
• 47 hours per week.
• All shifts are days or nights, with options for sleep-ins.
• Either 12 hours (4 per week) or 24 hour shifts (2 per week)
• Rolling rota that includes weekdays and weekends.
• There are full and part time options.

What will you do?

• Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
• This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Advice and guidance.
• Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
• Assist with setting up benefits and finances.

What do we need?

• You will need some experience working with this age group.
• Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
• Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
• The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
• Keep a cool head in a crisis.
• Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.

If this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.

Role: Support Assistant

Location: Newport

Contact: Permanent

Residential Support Worker - Secure Accommodation

Location: Sheffield
Salary: 29,093 per annum + allowances
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment
• Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support
• Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures
• Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota

Qualifications

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Experience in one or more of the following:

• Residential childcare
• Youth justice
• Special education
• Supporting vulnerable children or adults

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• 29,093 annual salary + 1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities
• Inclusive and supportive working environment
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme)

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Apply Now

Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people.
Click Apply Now to start your journey as a Residential Support Worker in Sheffield.

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Do you have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be?

We are looking for Youth Support Workers who are kind and caring and have a genuine desire to support young people, helping them develop confidence, resilience and level of independence.

This Youth Support Worker role is based at an independent residential college in Yeovil that provides specialist further education and residential care for students aged 16 to 25 years who have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other moderate to severe learning disabilities including behavioural, emotional and complex needs (including medical)

• 15 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Day shifts - 08:30 - 15:00 or 14:30-22:00
• Rota includes weekends and Bank Holidays
• Based in Lufton, Yeovil - free parking on site
• Training provided - Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression)

About the Youth Support Worker role

• Helping students to access education, health and leisure services, including activities like animal therapy, swimming or cinema visits
• Build relationships with students between 16 and 25 years of age, providing emotional support during both highs and lows.
• Acting as a positive role model for students, encouraging them to take part in activities and join clubs
• Assisting to create a caring, stimulating and safe environment in which to live and learn
• Providing students with the guidance they need to boost their independence skills
• Undertaking various household tasks, including intimate personal care reasonably required for students
• Ensuring that documentation including student files / electronic records are up to date

What we need from you

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs, such as teaching assistant, care work, supported living, social work etc
• Consistent weekly availability, to ensure stability for the students.

If you are interested in this Youth Support Worker role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Youth Support Worker - Slough

ASAP Start - Full-time Position

Are you driven to support young people facing complex social and emotional challenges? Do you want hands-on experience in youth work, mental health, or social care?

A specialist organisation in Slough is recruiting a Youth Support Worker to work with children and young people aged 8-18 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other behavioural needs. This full-time role offers an enriching environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to young people's growth and resilience.

Key Details

• Role : Youth Support Worker
• Location : Slough
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

This Youth Support Worker role will involve engaging young people in positive activities and supporting emotional regulation. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver personalised support and help manage challenging behaviour.

The ideal candidate for the Youth Support Worker position will be passionate about youth work, psychology, counselling, or social care and will be patient, empathetic and adaptable.

If you're ready to make a genuine difference and build a rewarding career supporting vulnerable youth then apply today!

Youth Support Worker - Slough

Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?

Do you have knowledge of homelessness?

What about working in the social care or support sector?

We are working with a charity in the Risca area to find Support Assistants to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.

What will you get?

• Full time salary of up to 26,061 (pro-rata for part time).
• This includes 60 for sleep-in shift allowance.
• 47 hours per week.
• All shifts are days or nights, with options for sleep-ins.
• Either 12 hours (4 per week) or 24 hour shifts (2 per week)
• Rolling rota that includes weekdays and weekends.
• There are full and part time options.

What will you do?

• Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
• This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Advice and guidance.
• Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
• Assist with setting up benefits and finances.

What do we need?

• You will need some experience working with this age group.
• Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
• Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
• The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
• Keep a cool head in a crisis.
• Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.

If this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.

Role: Support Assistant

Location: Risca

Contact: Permanent

Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?

Do you have knowledge of homelessness?

What about working in the social care or support sector?

We are working with a charity in the Newport area to find Support Assistants to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.

What will you get?

• Full time salary of up to 26,061 (pro-rata for part time).
• This includes 60 for sleep-in shift allowance.
• 47 hours per week.
• All shifts are days or nights, with options for sleep-ins.
• Either 12 hours (4 per week) or 24 hour shifts (2 per week)
• Rolling rota that includes weekdays and weekends.
• There are full and part time options.

What will you do?

• Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
• This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Advice and guidance.
• Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
• Assist with setting up benefits and finances.

What do we need?

• You will need some experience working with this age group.
• Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
• Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
• The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
• Keep a cool head in a crisis.
• Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.

If this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.

Role: Support Assistant

Location: Newport

Contact: Permanent

Residential Support Worker - Secure Accommodation

Location: Sheffield
Salary: 29,093 per annum + allowances
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment
• Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support
• Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures
• Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota

Qualifications

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Experience in one or more of the following:

• Residential childcare
• Youth justice
• Special education
• Supporting vulnerable children or adults

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• 29,093 annual salary + 1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities
• Inclusive and supportive working environment
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme)

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Apply Now

Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people.
Click Apply Now to start your journey as a Residential Support Worker in Sheffield.

#SHCC15

Do you have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be?

We are looking for Youth Support Workers who are kind and caring and have a genuine desire to support young people, helping them develop confidence, resilience and level of independence.

This Youth Support Worker role is based at an independent residential college in Yeovil that provides specialist further education and residential care for students aged 16 to 25 years who have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other moderate to severe learning disabilities including behavioural, emotional and complex needs (including medical)

• 15 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Day shifts - 08:30 - 15:00 or 14:30-22:00
• Rota includes weekends and Bank Holidays
• Based in Lufton, Yeovil - free parking on site
• Training provided - Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression)

About the Youth Support Worker role

• Helping students to access education, health and leisure services, including activities like animal therapy, swimming or cinema visits
• Build relationships with students between 16 and 25 years of age, providing emotional support during both highs and lows.
• Acting as a positive role model for students, encouraging them to take part in activities and join clubs
• Assisting to create a caring, stimulating and safe environment in which to live and learn
• Providing students with the guidance they need to boost their independence skills
• Undertaking various household tasks, including intimate personal care reasonably required for students
• Ensuring that documentation including student files / electronic records are up to date

What we need from you

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs, such as teaching assistant, care work, supported living, social work etc
• Consistent weekly availability, to ensure stability for the students.

If you are interested in this Youth Support Worker role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people