Bank Youth Support Worker

Job Introduction

Bank Youth Support Worker covering Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

As a Youth Support Worker you will provide emotional and practical support, help young people transition to independent living, develop support plans, assist with education, training and employment access, manage properties and liaise with other professionals, and support them to develop independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support, including out‑of‑hours on‑call duties.
• Develop and review support plans, ensuring safeguarding and risk management.
• Help young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Manage properties and liaise with other professionals.
• Support young people in developing independent living skills to prepare them for fully independent living.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally care leavers.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and assessment skills.
• Resilient and empathetic when working with young people.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexible to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Benefits

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Christmas bonus.
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Financial wellbeing service.
• Life Assurance.
• Ongoing training and professional development plus high quality CPD opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via the SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Wellbeing support for staff – you can feel good about what you do, we’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Location: Greater Manchester

Closing Date: 12/06/2026

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