Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Young People Support Worker to help young people overcome challenges and build greater independence.

Salary: £26,436 per year
Location: Warrington
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 6 September 2026

About the role

Join a supportive team working to create brighter futures for young people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.

As Young People Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people who may have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system. You will build positive relationships, develop tailored support plans and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need to move forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing risk and needs assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans
• Providing one-to-one and group support to young people
• Supporting clients to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities
• Working with local agencies and statutory services to provide joined-up support
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures are followed
• Encouraging young people to participate in decisions about their support and wider activities
• Preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting them to settle in
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers
• Participating in a rota that may include unsocial hours, weekends and lone working

About you

You will have experience of working with young people or people who have experienced homelessness, along with an understanding of some of the challenges they may face.

You will also have:

• An understanding of homelessness, mental health, substance misuse or the care system
• Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning
• A clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• The ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• A collaborative, flexible and reflective approach
• A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

About the organisation

The organisation works to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Established in 1989, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

You will join an inclusive and supportive organisation that believes in the potential of every person, with access to excellent training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop.

Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, rising with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan, family-friendly policies, retail and lifestyle discounts and death-in-service benefit.

The organisation is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Where required for the role, an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Young Person's Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Residential Support Worker or Supported Housing Worker. #INDSCP