Outreach Support Worker – Young People (18–25)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 OTE per year
Location: Luton
Job Type: Full-time (with rota-based on-call and weekend work)
Why Join Preferred Living?
At Preferred Living, we're passionate about supporting young people as they take their next steps into independent adulthood. Based in Luton, we're a young and dynamic organisation making a real difference in our community.
Our Outreach team supports young people aged 18–25, helping them to develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive in life after care. We're now looking for a motivated, compassionate, and flexible individual to join our small, friendly team.
What You'll Do
As an Outreach Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping young people succeed by:
* Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
* Working closely with professionals and external agencies
* Writing clear and accurate reports
* Attending professional meetings
* Taking part in an on-call rota
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Excellent communication skills
* The ability to think quickly and calmly in challenging situations
* Experience supporting young people with complex needs or behaviours
* A genuine desire to help young people achieve their potential
* Understanding of safeguarding principles
* Strong report-writing skills
* A clean, valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage expenses and car allowance paid)
What We Offer
At Preferred Living, we want our staff to feel supported, valued, and rewarded. You'll benefit from:
* £26,000 – £30,000 OTE per year with an attractive bonus structure
* Monthly car allowance plus paid mileage expenses
* 28 days paid holiday (including public holidays) pro rata
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
* A range of learning and development opportunities to help you progress
* Company mobile phone and laptop
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference — while being supported by a friendly, local team — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Preferred Living.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full, clean UK driving licence?
* Do you have access to your own vehicle for work purposes?
* Are you based in or near Luton, or able to commute reliably?
* Do you have experience working with young people (16–25) in a professional or voluntary setting?
* Have you previously supported individuals with challenging behaviours or complex needs?
* Are you confident in writing clear and accurate reports?
* Do you have knowledge of or training in safeguarding principles?
* What motivates you to work with young people leaving care?
* Why do you think you'd be a good fit for Preferred Living?
Work Location: In person