Support Worker – Young People
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P2P Care Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | P2PYP |
Summary
About the Role:
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and committed Support Workers to join our team providing high-quality care and support to young people aged 12–18 in a residential setting. Our service supports young people with a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma, and social vulnerability.
Key Responsibilities:
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Support with daily routines including education, health appointments, and activities
Help young people develop life skills, confidence, and independence
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment
Work closely with the wider team, families, and professionals
Keep accurate records and contribute to care plans and risk assessments
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people (residential care preferred)
Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behaviour management
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Clear enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
Why Join Us?
Supportive and professional team environment
Opportunities for career progression and further training
Meaningful work making a real difference in young people’s lives
Paid training and development
Sleep-in and overtime pay enhancements
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and committed Support Workers to join our team providing high-quality care and support to young people aged 12–18 in a residential setting. Our service supports young people with a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma, and social vulnerability.
Key Responsibilities:
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Support with daily routines including education, health appointments, and activities
Help young people develop life skills, confidence, and independence
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment
Work closely with the wider team, families, and professionals
Keep accurate records and contribute to care plans and risk assessments
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people (residential care preferred)
Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behaviour management
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Clear enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
Why Join Us?
Supportive and professional team environment
Opportunities for career progression and further training
Meaningful work making a real difference in young people’s lives
Paid training and development
Sleep-in and overtime pay enhancements