Youth Support Worker - London

Youth Support Worker

HOURS: Up to 37.5 hours per week

(Early: 8am - 4pm Mid: 12pm – 8pm Late: 1.30pm -10.30pm)

NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SUPPORT THOSE ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA.

• Responsible for key-working a caseload of young people
• Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs, potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards
• Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks
• Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively
• Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
• Support customers to access other services including CMHT, substance misuse agencies and/or work in partnership with other agencies as part of the support planning process
• Support customers to maintain activities including but not limited to education, employment, training, informal accreditation and volunteering opportunities
• Promote customers to develop social skills, positive and healthy relationships and keep safe in a variety of settings
• Engage customers to place their voice, aspirations, and interests at the heart of service delivery Promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and community cohesion
• Positively support customers to understand their child’s development in line with best practice guidance

• DBS within the last 12 months (must have original copy)
• Previous residential support
• Experience working with youth

For more information on this role please contact Emily Rex on or send an up-to-date CV to