Youth Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,857.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 25857 - 25857 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JAN20261443 |
Summary
Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Hemel YPHS!Position: Youth Support WorkerLocation: Hemel HempsteadSalary: £25,857 per annumHours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Are you passionate about empowering young people to build brighter futures? Join our dedicated team at Hemel YPHS, providing supported accommodation for 16-24-year-olds, including young parents and those moving towards independence.You will be part of a compassionate, values-driven team that works collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, and other professionals to create a safe, inclusive environment where every young person feels respected and supported. Your role will involve:Helping young people develop life skills and confidenceSupporting access to education, training, and employmentBuilding trusting relationships and offering compassionate guidanceResponding to challenges and contributing to safeguarding plansThis role follows a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends, and regular sleep-ins (paid at £52.78 per night).Shifts:2:30pm - 10:30pmSleep in 10:30pm - 7:30am7:30am - 3:30pmAbout YouYou will be empathetic, resilient, and committed to making a difference. A full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle is essential, as you may need to transport young people.Please note:You must commit to starting an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma within one year of joiningYou must sign up to the DBS Update ServiceHightown Benefits£25,857 per annum, plus sleep in payments of at least £52.7833 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with serviceBlue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailersMileage paid for car usageWorkplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonusAnnual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing training and developmentEmployee assistance helplineAppointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.