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We are seeking a passionate and committed Young People Support Worker to help young care leavers build confidence, independence and brighter futures.

Position: Young People Support Worker – Salford, Eccles

Salary: £27,136 per year plus pension and benefits

Location: Salford

Hours: 37.5 per week on average - varied shifts based on young people’s needs

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2025

About the role

In this rewarding role, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16 and over as they move towards independent living. You’ll build trusted relationships, help them develop life skills, and guide them through key transitions including leaving care, managing a tenancy and accessing education, training or employment.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload of young people and delivering personalised support plans
Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining accurate case records
Supporting young people to build resilience, life skills and independence
Providing one to one and group support sessions
Encouraging engagement in education, training, volunteering or work
Working closely with local partners and statutory services
Ensuring safeguarding and emergency procedures are always followed
Helping new residents settle into their accommodation
Supporting meaningful activities and positive social opportunities
Maintaining a safe environment for young people, staff and visitors

This is a varied role that may include daytime, evening, weekend or occasional night work depending on the needs of the young people you support.

About you

We’re looking for someone empathetic, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people achieve their goals.

We are looking for:

Experience of working with young care leavers
An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse, those that are care experienced
A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others
Personal and professional integrity
Ability to prioritise and manage your own time
High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain these
Effective collaborative working

About the organisation

You’ll be joining a service dedicated to preventing homelessness and helping young people build the skills and resilience they need to live independently. The team provides structured support in the community and works closely with local partners to ensure young people have every opportunity to thrive. Full induction, ongoing training and regular reflective practice are provided to help you succeed in your role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Leaving Care Worker, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Tenancy Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Progression Coach, #INDSCP