Housing Support Worker in Plymouth

Support Workers – Children and Young People (Plymouth)

30 hours per week: £22,196 per annum, pro rata; 27.5 hours per week: £20,346 per annum, pro rata; based on a full‑time salary of £27,375 for 37 hours per week.

Shift Patterns

• Weekday shifts: 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Weekday late shifts: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
• Weekend shifts: 11:00am to 9:00pm

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Providing practical and emotional support
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people
• Supporting young people with routines, activities and personal development
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and support notes
• Following support plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures
• Working effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Providing consistent support as part of the four‑week rolling rota

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• A reliable, punctual and committed approach
• Ability to manage challenging or sensitive situations calmly
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Flexibility to work early, late and weekend shifts
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

These roles would suit experienced Support Workers who take pride in providing dependable, high‑quality support and understand the importance of consistency when working with children and young people.

Please apply with an up‑to‑date CV detailing your relevant experience and availability.

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