About the Role
Support Worker – Young People Leaving Care & UASC
Date Posted: 02/09/2025
Location: Preston
Salary: From £28,800 per year
Job Type: Full-time | Rolling Contract
Driving Licence & Car: Required (desired)
Advance Social Care is looking for compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our growing team. You'll work with young people aged 16+, including those leaving care and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC), providing support in semi-supported/group living homes.
We’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to transition into independence and adulthood with dignity, skills, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily support with life skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy, etc.)
* Promote independence while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing
* Encourage involvement in education, training, or employment
* Transport and accompany young people to appointments and reviews
* Complete accurate case notes, risk assessments, and support plans
* Manage household routines and group living responsibilities
Schedule
* Full-time: 10 x 24-hour shifts per month
* Sleep-in hours from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am
* Rolling contract with opportunities for long-term placement
What You Need
* Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
* UK Driving Licence & own vehicle (with business insurance)
* Experience working with vulnerable individuals (care/youth/social work)
* Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable
* Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to complete – fully funded)
* Additional languages: Arabic, Kurdish (Sorani), or Pashto
Why Join Us
* £28,800 salary + bonus schemes
* Paid breaks, meals, and mileage
* 2–3 week induction and monthly training
* Fully funded Level 3 & 5 qualifications
* Holiday buy-back scheme
* 1:1 development sessions
* 24/7 confidential support through Health Assured
* Supportive team and strong progression opportunities
Apply today and become a valued part of a team that makes real impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,563.07 per year
Benefits
* Company events
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Language
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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