Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have hands-on experience supporting children or young people, ideally within assisted or supported accommodation? If so, j oin us as a Young People’s Supported Accommodation Support Worker! About Us The Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service is part of Oxfordshire County Council’s in-house provision, dedicated to helping young people aged 16–18 who are in the care of the local authority. You’ll join a welcoming, experienced team at an exciting time as we register under the new Ofsted supported housing regulations. About the Role As a Support Worker, you’ll provide intensive, person-centred support to young people as they prepare for independent living. Working across our two sites (Abingdon Foyer and Matthew Wigglesworth House) and our community shared housing, you’ll play a vital role in creating safe, nurturing environments and delivering tailored interventions that help young people build life skills, resilience, and confidence. You’ll work a flexible shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, ensuring our young people have the support they need, whenever they need it. About You We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with: Proven experience working with children or young people - ideally in a supported accommodation or similar setting. The ability to build trusting relationships, manage challenging behaviours, and support young people through trauma and transition. A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and helping young people achieve their best possible outcomes. Flexibility to work shifts and travel between sites as needed. Rewards and benefits Great learning and training opportunities to support your ongoing development Increased pay for unsociable hours and sleep ins Up to 33 days holiday p.a. Employee Assistance programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the local government contribution pension scheme. Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk