16 Plus Supported Living Support Worker

Quantockedu; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational support organization in Bridgwater is seeking a compassionate Supported Living Worker to empower young people with diverse needs, promoting independence and supporting their education and employment. This role includes responsibilities such as providing person-centred support, fostering essential life skills, and ensuring a safe living environment. A compassionate approach and flexibility in working hours are essential for this fulfilling position.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
• Able to lone work.
• A full UK Driving Licence, and access to a reliable car.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support based on individual support and pathway plans.
• Encourage and support young people to develop essential life skills.
• Help young people access, reengage or remain in education or employment.
• Establish trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to help young people manage emotions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of daily logs and reports.
• Liaise with relevant professionals to ensure effective support.
• Assist young people in planning healthy daily routines.
• Respond effectively to challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure the living environment is safe and welcoming.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Resilience

Crisis Management

Job description

Bridgwater, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/11/2025

We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Supported Living Worker to join our team.

In this role, you’ll empower individuals with diverse needs to live independently, build confidence, and thrive in their own homes and communities.

Whether you’re just starting out, bringing years of experience, or returning to care work, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact, grow your skills, and be part of a supportive team that values every contribution.

What your role will involve:

• Support Young People: Provide high-quality, person-centred support based on individual support and pathway plans.
• Promote Independence: Encourage and support young people to develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a tenancy.
• Support Education and Employment: Help young people access, reengage or remain in education or employment.
• Safeguarding: Remain vigilant to risks and concerns, following safeguarding protocols and reporting concerns promptly at all times.
• Build Positive Relationships: Establish trusting and professional relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Emotional Support: Offer guidance and emotional support to help young people manage their emotions, behaviour, and mental health.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely records of daily logs, incidents, monthly reports, keywork sessions, risk assessments, and support plans.
• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise with social workers, education providers, mental health services, and other professionals to ensure cohesive and effective support.
• Promote Meaningful Routines: Assist young people in planning and engaging in healthy daily routines that support wellbeing and structure.
• Crisis Management: Respond effectively and calmly to challenging behaviour and crisis situations, using approved de-escalation techniques where appropriate.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the living environment is safe, clean, and welcoming, in line with health and safety standards. This includes participating in and undertaking health and safety audits, fire drills, and tests in accordance with procedure s.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
• Able to lone work.
• A full UK Driving Licence, and access to a reliable car.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and risk management.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including a fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.