Company Description
Your Absolute Care is a new and dedicated care center focused on supporting young adults aged 16 to 18 years. The center provides a safe, structured environment where individuals can build practical skills and confidence for life beyond care. It emphasizes opportunities to gain experience, knowledge, and independence while integrating into the local community. The team operates with a "stronger together" ethos, promoting collaboration, respect, and empowerment for both the young people and staff members.
Role Description
The Support Worker role at Your Absolute Care is a full-time, on-site position based in Peterborough. In this role, the Support Worker provides day-to-day practical and emotional support to young adults, helping them develop life skills, access education or training, and engage positively with the local community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, monitoring wellbeing, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment aligned with safeguarding standards. The Support Worker will record and report relevant information, work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals, and contribute to care plans tailored to each individual’s needs. The role also involves participating in team meetings, following organizational policies, and maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Support Worker or in a similar care or youth support setting, with a strong commitment to person-centered care.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities to build trust, de-escalate conflict, and collaborate effectively with young people and colleagues.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding principles and procedures, with the ability to recognize and appropriately report concerns.
- Basic Technical Support and IT skills to use care management systems, maintain records, and communicate effectively via digital tools.
- Relevant training or qualification in health and social care, youth work, or a related field (or willingness to work toward one).
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, use initiative, and work flexibly within a rota, including evenings and weekends if required.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in a care setting.
- Enhanced background checks and appropriate right-to-work documentation required prior to employment.
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