About us
Our mission is to create stronger futures for young people through relational care and support.
Aspire Young Persons Connect is a new service across the Aspire Wellbeing Group. We will be delivering Regulated Supported Living Accommodation for Young People aged 16-21 in our 24/7 homes and semi support options in our independent living homes. A new and exciting role has become available in the Dipton area of Durham to join us as a Support Worker for a 6 bedded Supported Living home for 16–21-year-olds and two 3 bedded independent homes close by who will support young people 18 – 21.
This is our first supported living home in this area, and we are currently in the process of seeking registration, so this is an exciting time to join us and work with the Service Manager to support young people to be the very best version of themselves through the support we offer.
We believe in providing young people with positive role models and a dedicated, relational, and experienced team around them to create an environment where everyone feels supported to contribute to a service which evolves to meet the needs of young people.
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…
· has excellent values, skills and qualities when working with vulnerable young people aged sixteen plus.
· is passionate about supporting young people and understand the challenges they face.
· is confident working independently, calm under pressure, and committed to safeguarding and working in a strength based and trauma informed way.
· will work with young people to promote social inclusion and independent living skills whilst encouraging young people to maximise their skills.
· has experience of supporting and leading others in a management role to delivery high quality services.
· has outstanding organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and have excellent diligence.
· can proactively identify potential issues, implement solutions, and get things done.
· can make safe and effective informed decisions in line with policy and legislation.
· is knowledgeable and experienced regarding the safeguarding and management of risks in relation to young people.
· who can promote and implement equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice inspiring a 'can do' culture where people feel empowered to develop and create greater outcomes for young people across a wider societal and practice system.
As an experienced practitioner you will have an understanding and practice experience of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Quality Standards, care planning and how to work in accordance with best practice.
Working Hours: This role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins/waking nights, depending on the needs of the service.
You will be expected to work professionally, maintain appropriate boundaries and ensure the overall reputation of the Service and company is maintained.
The role will encompass other duties which are aligned to this role and where they support the Registered Service Manager to deliver a safe and compliant home in line with Regulation, Legal Requirements and Best Practice.
All candidates must have a full driving license and access to a (car or similar) during the working day and be prepared to use it to undertake duties aligned to the role.
Aspire Young Persons Connect is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all team members to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce with robust vetting procedures for safer recruitment. The suitable applicant will be appointed, subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
For more details on the role please request a copy of the job description and person specification or a chat about the role and the organisation please call Claire Morris, Operations Director Young Persons Connect on or drop me a line at
Application deadline:
If you are interested in a role with us, please complete the detailed application for and return this to by noon .
Shortlisting will take place on the 6th October 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 13th October 2025.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,320.00 per year
Work Location: In person