Support Worker - Young People (Aged 16-18) Kettering

Support Worker - Young People (Aged 16-18) Kettering 13 per hour Shift: 8:00am - 10:00pm + sleep-in until 8:00am We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to support young people aged 16-18 in a supported accommodation setting in Kettering. This role is ideal for confident, resilient individuals with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, self-harm, and trauma . You must be comfortable working long shifts, sleep-ins, and lone working . Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional, behavioural, and practical support Manage and respond to challenging behaviour appropriately Support young people with a history of self-harm and trauma Promote independence, structure, and daily routines Work one-to-one and independently during lone shifts Maintain accurate records and reports Follow safeguarding procedures and care plans at all times Essential Requirements: Minimum 1 year's experience supporting young people or young adults Experience with challenging behaviour, self-harm, and trauma Confident with lone working, long shifts, and sleep-ins Strong communication skills and professional boundaries Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management Desirable: Experience in residential or supported accommodation Relevant Health & Social Care qualification Knowledge of trauma-informed care What We Offer: Consistent shifts and ongoing work Competitive pay at 13 per hour Support from a dedicated consultant Opportunity to make a real impact in young people's lives Safeguarding & Child Protection Trauma-Informed Care Managing Challenging Behaviour Supporting Self-Harm & Risk Awareness Lone Working & Decision Making Emotional & Behavioural Support Promoting Independence & Life Skills Professional Boundaries Record Keeping & Report Writing Communication & De-escalation Skills Safeguarding, trauma-informed care, challenging behaviour, self-harm support, lone working, communication, de-escalation, independence building, record keeping, professional boundaries TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-01