Young Persons Support Worker

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker
Location: Barry, Bridgend, South Wales
Salary: £14.24 per hour (enhanced rates up to £28.48 inclusive of holiday, depending on shift pattern)
Employment Type: Contract (Temporary)

Job Description
Young Persons Support Worker opportunities are available in Barry, Bridgend supporting young people within a specialist supported housing and community-based service. This is a frontline role where you’ll build trusted relationships, promote independence, and help young people move forwards with confidence in a safe, structured environment.

Key Responsibilities
As a Young Persons Support Worker based in Barry, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting young people with independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy-ready routines, and daily structure)
• Delivering trauma-informed and emotionally supportive keyworking, including goal-setting and progress reviews
• Managing safeguarding concerns appropriately, contributing to risk management plans, and responding calmly during incidents
• Completing accurate case notes and updates on internal systems to ensure high-quality, consistent support
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to support education, training, employment, and housing-related outcomes
• Contributing to a positive, welcoming environment and participating in rota/shifts including days and nights (as required)

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Young Persons Support Worker, you will need:

• Experience supporting young people (e.g., homelessness services, supported accommodation, residential, outreach, or similar)
• A compassionate, resilient approach with strong communication and professional boundaries
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
• Confidence working within policies and procedures, including safeguarding and incident reporting

Benefits & Work Environment

• £14.24 per hour with enhanced rates up to £28.48 inclusive of holiday (shift dependent)
• Flexible rota options including days and nights to suit availability
• Ongoing training and development, including support with role-specific learning
• A supportive team culture focused on best outcomes for young people and consistent, person-centred practice

If you are a qualified Young Persons Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Barry, apply today!

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