Children Residential Support Worker - DAYS

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker to join a service supporting young people as they build independence and prepare for longer-term accommodation. This Support Worker role is centred around helping individuals develop practical life skills, improve wellbeing and move forward into education, training, employment or stable housing.

The successful Support Worker will provide structured emotional and practical support, help maintain safe living environments and work closely with other professionals to ensure young people receive the right guidance at the right time.

Day-to-day of the role

Build positive working relationships with young people and provide tailored support based on individual plans and risk assessments.

Help residents strengthen daily living skills, including budgeting, managing appointments, maintaining accommodation and preparing for independent living.

Encourage participation in education, training, work-related activity and other opportunities that support personal development.

Deliver one-to-one and group sessions focused on tenancy readiness, confidence, money management and general life skills.

Support young people to access health services, welfare support and wider community resources where needed.

Assist with housing-related tasks such as sign-ups, occupancy agreements, referrals, move-ins and planned move-ons.

Monitor the condition, safety and cleanliness of accommodation, reporting repairs and carrying out routine checks.

Promote safeguarding, professional boundaries and positive behaviour within the home and the wider community.

Support involvement in activities that build confidence and social skills, such as cooking sessions, meetings and wellbeing activities.

Work in partnership with colleagues and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for each young person.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience working with children or young people in a support, care, housing or community-based setting.

Good understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers, looked after children and vulnerable young people.

Ability to provide practical and emotional support in a professional, person-centred way.

Strong communication and listening skills, with a calm, respectful a...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Keighley

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