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Young Persons Worker

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 14.85 - 16.64 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: NW2, Brondesbury Park, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Young Person’s Worker – Across London
We are currently recruiting for a Young Person’s Worker to join a semi-independent housing support service for young people in London. This role focuses on providing accommodation and tailored support to help young people progress towards independence.
Position Details:
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    Hours: 37.5 per week (rota basis, Monday–Sunday)
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    Shifts: Early (8am–3:30pm), Mid (11am/12:30pm–8pm), Late (3pm–10:30pm)
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    Weekends: 2 on, 2 off
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    Contract: Temporary (approx. 2–3 months, with potential extension)
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    Pay: £14.85 per hour + £1.79 holiday pay = £16.64 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
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    Hold a caseload of 4 young people, conducting key working sessions and co-producing support/safety plans.
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    Produce high-quality risk assessments and management plans.
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    Assess referrals to ensure suitability for the project.
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    Provide safe, welcoming accommodation and ensure new residents feel supported and informed.
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    Assess young people’s needs to identify appropriate move-on options.
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    Safeguard young people by identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.
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    Work with social workers to support family reunification or move-on to suitable accommodation (PRS, supported, or self-contained).
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    Support young people with benefits, rent collection, and minimising arrears.
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    Organise and run activities that build independence and life skills.
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    Support young people into education, training, or employment opportunities.
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    Carry out health and safety responsibilities.
Please note: this role involves lone working.
Requirements:
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    Experience working with young people.
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    Knowledge of Ofsted principles for supported accommodation and how to apply them.
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    Experience working with young people with mental health, attachment needs, self-harm, or emerging personality disorders.
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    Experience using trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches in practice.
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    Strong background in key working, risk assessments, and support planning.
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    Experience supporting young people in developing life skills and engaging in meaningful activities.
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    Understanding of “Every Child Matters” and how it applies in practice.
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    Knowledge of welfare benefits for under 21s, rents, and service charges.
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    Strong numeracy and written communication skills (letters, reports, minutes).
Application:
Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged shortly, and the successful applicant will be expected to start promptly

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