Pay Rate
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Shifts
Day Shifts and Sleep-Ins.
Overview
Social Care & Education is recruiting experienced and dedicated Support Workers to support young people aged 16–18 transitioning from children’s services into semi‑independent living.
Responsibilities
- Supporting young people with daily living tasks and routines
- Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
- Supporting education, appointments, and community engagement
- Managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support approaches
- Maintaining accurate daily records and incident reports
- Always following safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries
- Working alongside external professionals and support teams
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working with young people in supported living, residential care, or semi‑independent services
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people with emotional or behavioural needs
- Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Flexible to work a mixture of day shifts and sleep‑ins
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent qualification
- Up‑to‑date mandatory training
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible shift patterns
- Ongoing training and support
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive working environment
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
