Support Worker - Young People Leaving Care
Location: Weston-super-Mare (Single-Occupancy Flats) Temporary Role, £12.50 per hour + sleep in | Flexible Hours Agency: Brook Street Social Care.
Help Young People Take Their First Steps to Independence
We're recruiting passionate Support Workers to guide young people (16+) as they transition out of care and into independent living. You'll be supporting them in their own flats, helping build confidence, life skills, and a sense of self-sufficiency.
What You'll Be Doing
* Prompting with daily tasks: cooking, cleaning, laundry, filling in forms
* Encouraging independence and routine
* Supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience
* Promoting safe medication habits (where needed)
* Handling verbal challenges and emotional behaviours with care
* Lone working-but always part of a supportive team
What You'll Need
✅ 1+ year experience supporting young people ✅ Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People ✅ DBS on the Update Service (preferred) ✅ Energy, compassion, and a "can do" attitude ✅ Confidence, resilience, and strong communication skills ✅ No sponsorship available
About the Service
This is a highly person-centred service supporting care leavers as they prepare for full independence. The team is caring, committed, and dedicated to helping each young person thrive. Most placements last 6-12 months, with the goal of moving into unsupported tenancies.
Ready to Apply?
If you're motivated to make a real difference in a young person's life and have the skills to support them through this critical transition, we'd love to hear from you.
Tap "Apply" or call Joe on 0117 9486300 and start your journey with Brook Street Social Care today