Young People Support Worker

Young Persons Support Worker

Location: Builth Wells, Powys, Wales

Salary: £13.68 – £28.40 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

As a Young Persons Support Worker, you will support children and young people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges and trauma. You will work in a supportive team environment and enjoy a competitive hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with day‑to‑day activities and interests.
• Promote independence and wellbeing for young people in your care.
• Attend weekends away, holidays and trips away with the children (as required).
• Support weekend and evening activities, ranging from everyday interests to trips away.
• Protect children and young people from risks to health and welfare.
• Provide emotional and practical support within the young person’s home.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to ensure safety.
• Support, manage and help minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging.

Qualifications

• Desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Empathetic, caring and resilient approach.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a similar social care setting.
• Restraint training: restraint trained, or willing to undergo a 3‑day course.
• Valid UK driving licence (required).
• TMVA / Restraint Training Certificate where applicable.
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Working Hours

09:30 – Sleep – 09:30, or 22:30 – 08:30

We are an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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