Job Description

🌟 Young Person’s Support Worker (Leaving Care) 🌟
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the drive, empathy, and experience to support young care leavers in building brighter futures?

We are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Young Person’s Support Worker to join our team, supporting young people as they transition from care into independent living.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting young people (aged 16–18) as they leave care, helping them build the skills and confidence to live independently.
• Providing emotional support, guidance, and practical assistance with housing, education, employment, and daily living.
• Developing individual support plans tailored to each young person’s needs and aspirations.
• Building trusting, respectful relationships that empower young people to thrive.

About you:

• You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
• You must have at least 6–12 months of experience working with young people in a support, care, or youth work setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenges.
• Knowledge of the challenges care leavers face and a genuine desire to support their progress.

Why work with us?

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

If you are ready to be a positive role model and help young people navigate their journey into independence, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape futures with heart, purpose, and passion.

New Directions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.