Most care jobs ask you to do brilliant work on a shoestring budget, with minimal training and a manager who barely knows your name. This one is different: you'll work with young people aged 16+ in supported living, backed by a provider that actually invests in your development, pays you properly, and builds real careers, not just shifts. If you've got genuine empathy for young people who've had difficult starts in life, and you want to see measurable change happen on your watch, read on
You'll be working alongside young people with real vulnerabilities - many unaccompanied asylum seekers, others carrying trauma and complex early life experiences - and your job is to help them move towards genuine independence. That means teaching life skills like money management and meal planning, being the calm, steady presence when crisis hits, and celebrating the small wins that actually matter. The young people you support will know you're genuinely on their side
This provider has been leading social care for over 25 years, and it shows in how they treat their team. You get a full induction before day one, then service-specific training to sharpen your craft. If trauma-informed care, safeguarding, or any other area matters to your practice, they fund your qualifications through their own nationally accredited training centre. You'll work with experienced managers who actually supervise you, not just sign off paperwork
The career ladder is real here: support worker, senior support worker, team leader, deputy manager, registered manager, service manager. People actually move up it because the organisation believes in growing its own talent. And they don't pretend the work is easy - they pay structured salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, set at the front of national pay standards, so your skills are genuinely valued
What you will be doing
- Deliver tailored support packages to each young person, building professional relationships that help them grow towards independence
- Safeguard and monitor young people through observation, assessment, and ongoing planning; be the crisis point of calm when they can't manage alone
- Support daily life skills: money management, health decisions, meal planning, accessing education, employment and benefits services
- Work independently when needed - planning your own shifts, completing thorough records, maintaining a clean and supportive environment, and advocating for young people with external services
- Encourage participation in activities that build confidence and stability, especially for young people with challenging early life experiences
Why you will love working here
- Structured salary that reflects your experience and qualifications, set at the front of national pay standards
- Full induction and service-specific training, with fully funded access to qualifications through the provider's own nationally accredited training centre
- Clear career progression pathways: move from support worker through to manager and service leadership roles
- Strong management support and supervision, so you have the guidance and tools to thrive, not just survive
- Employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and personal development
Is this you?
- You've worked with young people in residential or supported settings, ideally with those facing emotional and behavioural challenges
- You have strong literacy and communication skills, and you can advocate effectively for young people with professionals and external agencies
- You're genuinely motivated to make a difference, patient and empathetic, able to stay calm and professional when things get difficult
- You understand or are willing to learn trauma-informed care approaches, and you can build positive relationships that promote independence
- You can work both independently and as part of a team, manage your workload proactively, and understand data protection
- Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce Diploma is desirable but not essential - full training is provided
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.