Barry, Bridgend, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker
Location: Barry, Bridgend, South Wales
Salary: £14.24 – £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Full-time (Temporary contract)
Job Description
Young Persons Support Worker opportunities are available in Barry, Bridgend, supporting young people within a supported accommodation and homelessness service. You’ll play a key role in helping individuals build confidence, stability, and practical independent living skills within a trauma-informed, person-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Young Persons Support Worker based in Barry, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting young people to develop independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and maintaining tenancies
- Building positive, professional relationships and providing emotional support through challenging situations
- Contributing to support plans, goal setting, and progress reviews, working alongside internal and external agencies
- Promoting engagement with education, training, employment, and community services
- Maintaining accurate records, writing clear case notes, and completing daily checks to keep the environment safe and welcoming
- Responding calmly to incidents and using de-escalation techniques in line with safeguarding procedures
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Young Persons Support Worker, you will need:
- A commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Health & Social Care)
- Previous experience supporting young people (or adults with similar needs) in a support work, housing, or care setting
- Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence (this role requires driving)
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive hourly rate: £14.24 – £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) with opportunities for additional shifts
- Flexible day and night shifts in a supportive team environment, plus access to ongoing training and development
If you are a qualified Young Persons Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Barry, apply today!
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