Overview
Position reference: 50145736. Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: Children In Care. Salary: £31,537 – £34,434 pro rata plus 10% shift allowance and enhanced pay for weekend and night working. Working Arrangements: On Site. Hours per week: 37. Contract type: Permanent.
About The Post
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic 16+ Support Worker to join our brand new Supported Accommodation service for 16-18 year old care leavers. The service operates from a newly refurbished building located in a highly desirable part of town with access to transport links, Barnsley College, and the Care Leaver Hub. The role involves supporting young people in their steps towards independence within four flats plus dedicated staff facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people that underpin all aspects of support
- Provide high-quality 1:1 and group support, promoting emotional wellbeing, health, and independence
- Support young people to engage in education, employment or training (ETE)
- Help young people understand their responsibilities as tenants, including home health and safety and positive neighbour relationships
- Deliver independence and life-skills sessions as part of the Tenancy Ready Programme
- Work in partnership with social workers, personal advisers, and other partner agencies
- Contribute to assessments, support plans, reviews, and multi-agency meetings
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with policies and good practice
- Identify, assess, and respond to risks, safeguarding concerns, and vulnerabilities
- Participate in a rota covering evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties as required
About You
- Has experience working with young people in a social care or support setting, particularly care leavers or children in care
- Holds a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge through substantial experience
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding, child development, and the challenges faced by care-experienced young people
- Can work confidently with young people who may present needs such as substance misuse, disengagement from ETE, exploitation, or offending behaviour
- Is organised, reflective, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Has strong communication skills and is comfortable working with partner agencies
- Is flexible, resilient, and committed to delivering services in a non-discriminatory way
What We Offer
- A supportive team environment with regular supervision
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives
- A role within an inclusive and values-driven local authority
Additional Information
- The role requires flexible working including unsocial hours and weekends
- Travel across the locality may be required to provide outreach support
- All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks
We welcome inquiries and are committed to creating a supportive recruitment process. CVs are not accepted for this role.
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