Young Person’s Worker – Across London We are currently recruiting for a Young Person’s Worker to join a semi-independent housing support service for young people in London. This role focuses on providing accommodation and tailored support to help young people progress towards independence. Position Details: * Hours: 37.5 per week (rota basis, Monday–Sunday) * Shifts: Early (8am–3:30pm), Mid (11am/12:30pm–8pm), Late (3pm–10:30pm) * Weekends: 2 on, 2 off * Contract: Temporary (approx. 2–3 months, with potential extension) * Pay: £14.85 per hour £1.79 holiday pay = £16.64 per hour Key Responsibilities: * Hold a caseload of 4 young people, conducting key working sessions and co-producing support/safety plans. * Produce high-quality risk assessments and management plans. * Assess referrals to ensure suitability for the project. * Provide safe, welcoming accommodation and ensure new residents feel supported and informed. * Assess young people’s needs to identify appropriate move-on options. * Safeguard young people by identifying and escalating concerns appropriately. * Work with social workers to support family reunification or move-on to suitable accommodation (PRS, supported, or self-contained). * Support young people with benefits, rent collection, and minimising arrears. * Organise and run activities that build independence and life skills. * Support young people into education, training, or employment opportunities. * Carry out health and safety responsibilities. Please note: this role involves lone working. Requirements: * Experience working with young people. * Knowledge of Ofsted principles for supported accommodation and how to apply them. * Experience working with young people with mental health, attachment needs, self-harm, or emerging personality disorders. * Experience using trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches in practice. * Strong background in key working, risk assessments, and support planning. * Experience supporting young people in developing life skills and engaging in meaningful activities. * Understanding of “Every Child Matters” and how it applies in practice. * Knowledge of welfare benefits for under 21s, rents, and service charges. * Strong numeracy and written communication skills (letters, reports, minutes). Application: Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged shortly, and the successful applicant will be expected to start promptly Alert me to jobs like this