Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker - 16-25 year olds service
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent
Salary: £17-18 per hour
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve independence and build a brighter future?
We are looking for a dedicated Young Persons Support Worker to join our team, providing person-centred support to young people living in supported accommodation.
About the Role
As a Young Persons Support Worker, you will:
* Provide tailored, one-to-one and group support to young people, helping them to build resilience, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.
* Support young people to understand safeguarding and safety, empowering them to make positive choices.
* Build strong, trusting relationships using a trauma-informed approach.
* Coordinate support plans and work closely with colleagues, housing providers, and external agencies to meet young people\'s needs.
* Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies.
* Act as first point of contact for your caseload, responding to incidents, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
* Encourage young people to co-design their own support plans and take an active role in shaping their future.
About You
Looking for a Young Persons Support Worker who is:
* Experienced in working with young people or vulnerable groups (experience in supported housing, social care, or youth work is desirable).
* Adaptable, creative, and engaging in their approach to support.
* Able to work independently, including lone working and out-of-hours shifts.
* Confident in managing safeguarding concerns and responding to crises.
* Organised and able to maintain clear records and reports.
* Passionate about empowering young people to reach their potential.
* Able to commute around Chesterfield.
If you feel you meet the above criteria as a Young Persons Support Worker in Chesterfield please apply within, or for more details call 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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