Support Worker in Clacton-on-Sea

Working with a long standing organisation who have been providing support to Young People for over 15 years. A company that values, nurtures and really does put their young people and staff at the forefront of everything they do. You will be delivering support within a Semi Independent Supported Accommodation setting for 16-17 year old Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Every single day you will be playing a crucial role in providing practical and emotional support by providing trauma perceptive approaches in a therapeutic environment. This role is multifaceted focusing on empowerment to develop skills, confidence and resilience, Interested – lets read on Child Protection – you will be given all the relevant training to ensure you are keeping our young people safe, we will empower you to work with multi agency professionals to ensure collaboration in the Young Persons journey You will be given full reign to create events, activities that support the plan to improve staying safe, physical and emotional health, economic wellbeing, engaging with education, training and employment. * You genuinely change lives You play a key role in helping young people move from instability to independence — the impact you make is real, visible, and long-lasting. * No two days are ever the same Every shift brings new challenges, conversations, and wins. It’s a dynamic role that keeps you engaged and learning. * You help young people build real-world skills From budgeting and cooking to tenancy readiness and emotional regulation, you help equip young people for adult life. * You become a trusted, positive adult Many young people in SIA haven’t always had consistent support. Being someone they can rely on is incredibly rewarding. * You see progress first-hand Whether it’s a young person attending education, managing emotions better, or sustaining their accommodation — you get to see growth happen. * You develop valuable, transferable skills Communication, safeguarding, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and resilience are skills that open doors across health and social care. * You advocate for young people You give young people a voice and support them to engage with professionals, services, and opportunities they may not access alone. * You work within a supportive, purpose-driven team SIA teams are united by shared values — collaboration, care, and commitment to positive outcomes for young people. * You help break cycles By offering stability, boundaries, and encouragement, you help young people avoid homelessness, exploitation, and repeat crises. * The job has real meaning At the end of the day, you go home knowing your work mattered — not just on paper, but in someone’s life