Support Worker

Shou; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Greater London is looking for a caring Residential Support Worker to help young people aged 16-21 gain independence. Responsibilities include encouraging education, promoting well-being, and supporting independent living skills. Minimum of 1 year experience with vulnerable youth is required. This part-time position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and clear career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary + sleep-in payments

Ongoing training & development

Pension scheme & staff wellbeing support

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working with vulnerable young people (16 -21).
• Calm, patient, and empathetic under pressure.
• Desirable: Driving licence, Level 3 Diploma, First Aid, Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Encourage engagement in education, employment, or training.
• Promote positive routines, well-being, and emotional resilience.
• Support young people with independent living skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above)

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Residential Support Worker Supported Accommodation (16 -21)
Greater London

Part-Time, Permanent (minimum 18 hours a week on a 3 shift pattern)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence?
We're looking for a caring, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Worker to join our supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 -21, including care leavers and young parents.

Main duties:

• Encourage engagement in education, employment, or training.
• Promote positive routines, well-being, and emotional resilience.
• Complete records, risk assessments, and safeguarding reports.
• Help with housing and move-on plans, attending meetings and reviews.
• Work on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Support young people with independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning and organisation

What are we looking for:

• Minimum 1 year working with vulnerable young people (16 -21)
• GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above) Ofsted requirement
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Calm, patient, and empathetic under pressure
• Holds a, or is willing to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Desirable: Driving licence, Level 3 Diploma, First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Trauma-Informed Practice training.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + sleep-in payments
• Ongoing training & development
• Pension scheme & staff wellbeing support
• Clear career progression opportunities

Apply now and make a real difference in a young person's life.

If this role is of interest, please forward an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]