Support Worker - Young Persons Service Retford

Job description

Support Worker - Young Persons Service Retford
Location: Retford
Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum

At NCHA, we believe every young person deserves the support and encouragement to achieve their goals and build a brighter future.

We're looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive service in Retford, helping young people develop the confidence, resilience and independence needed for adult life.

Role overview

As a Young People's Support Worker, you'll support young people living semi-independently to develop life skills, achieve personal goals and move successfully into permanent accommodation. You'll act as a positive role model, mentor and advocate, helping young people make informed choices and overcome barriers to reaching their potential.

Key responsibilities

In this role every day can be different, but parts of your day may look like:

Supporting young people to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments.
Helping young people access education, employment and training opportunities.
Supporting with daily living activities, including budgeting, managing bills, cooking and household responsibilities.
Encouraging participation in leisure activities and engagement within the local community.
Working collaboratively with external agencies and support networks.
Advocating for young people and work closely with external agencies and professionals.
Maintaining accurate records and contribute to safeguarding responsibilities.
Promoting a safe, positive and supportive environment for young people and colleagues.

For a more detailed overview of the role, please take a look at the attached role profile.

Working pattern

This is a 37-hour role working on a rota basis across seven days, incl...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Retford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English