Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

Support Worker / Young Persons Support Practitioner

Fusion Independence

Providing high\-quality support, guidance, and practical assistance to young people, including care leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum\-Seeking Children (UASC), to support their transition into independent adulthood. Delivering person\-centred, trauma\-informed support to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

Key responsibilities included:

• Delivering person\-centred support to young people to develop essential independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, self\-care, tenancy management, education, and employment readiness


• Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals to promote stability, wellbeing, and positive outcomes


• Implementing and reviewing individual support and care plans, ensuring support was tailored to changing needs and circumstances


• Monitoring progress in daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, education, employment, social development, and healthcare needs


• Providing advice, guidance, and emotional support on a range of topics, including health, relationships, finance, education, substance awareness, and personal safety


• Maintaining professional boundaries while creating a safe, inclusive, and non\-judgemental environment that respected cultural, religious, and individual differences


• Acting as an advocate for young people, empowering them to achieve independence, celebrate achievements, and build confidence


• Safeguarding vulnerable young people by recognising concerns, maintaining accurate records, and escalating risks in line with safeguarding procedures


• Attending care reviews, planning meetings, and multi\-agency discussions to support care planning and represent the organisation professionally


• Conducting health and safety checks, room inspections, and maintenance reporting to maintain safe, welcoming living environments


• Completing accurate daily records, shift handovers, incident reports, risk assessments, and weekly progress reports to a professional standard


• Managing financial support payments and maintaining accurate expenditure records in line with care plans


• Adhering to GDPR, confidentiality, lone working, safeguarding, and organisational policies at all times


• Working flexibly across shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, while contributing positively to a professional and supportive team environment

Experience

• Experience working with vulnerable young people, care leavers, young adults, or individuals with complex needs


• Experience supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills


• Previous experience within supported accommodation, residential care, youth work, social care, mental health, or similar settings


• Experience of safeguarding children, young people, or vulnerable adults


• Experience maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation

Knowledge \& Understanding

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures


• Knowledge of person\-centred and trauma\-informed approaches to support


• Understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and vulnerable young people transitioning to independence


• Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity


• Knowledge of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and GDPR principles


• Understanding of health and safety procedures and risk management

Skills \& Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships


• Ability to motivate, empower, and positively influence young people


• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Ability to complete accurate records, reports, and documentation to a high standard


• Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team


• Good problem\-solving and decision\-making skills


• Competent IT skills and confidence using digital recording systems

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, empathetic, and approachable manner


• Patient, resilient, and emotionally mature


• Non\-judgemental attitude with the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds


• Honest, trustworthy, and professional in all interactions


• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and service needs


• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training


• Ability to work across multiple locations if required


• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)


• Full UK driving licence (desirable depending on service requirements)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with care leavers and/or Unaccompanied Asylum\-Seeking Children (UASC)


• Relevant qualification in Health \& Social Care, Residential Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology, or a related field


• Training in safeguarding, trauma\-informed care, mental health awareness, behaviour support, de\-escalation, or first aid


• Experience working within multi\-agency environments and liaising with external professionals


• Knowledge of housing, tenancy support, benefits, education, and employment pathways for young people

Pay: £26,000\.00\-£29,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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