Support Worker Supported Living 16 -17 year olds

<p>Support Worker – Semi-Independent Living (16–17 Years)</p>

<p>📍 Mile End, London (E3)<br>
💷 From £13.50 per hour (dependent on shift & payment type)<br>
🕒 8–12 hour shifts | 3–5 shifts per week<br>
⏰ 8am–8pm / 8pm–8am<br>
🚀 Immediate Start | Temp to Perm Opportunity</p>

<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>

<p>We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to work within a Semi-Independent Living Service supporting young people aged 16–17 years.</p>

<p>This role involves providing structured support, promoting independence, and ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld within a regulated supported accommodation setting.</p>

<p>You will be responsible for encouraging positive behaviour, supporting education and life skills development, maintaining professional boundaries, and completing accurate daily reports and incident records.</p>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>

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<p>Provide direct support to young people in semi-independent accommodation</p>
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<p>Promote independence, budgeting skills, self-care and daily living skills</p>
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<p>Complete detailed daily logs, risk assessments and incident reports</p>
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<p>Support young people to engage in education, training or employment</p>
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<p>Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately</p>
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<p>Work collaboratively as part of a rota-based team</p>
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<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>

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<p>Right to work in the UK with a minimum Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) OR significant relevant experience</p>
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<p>Proven experience working with young people (16–18) in supported living, residential, youth work or education settings</p>
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<p>Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures</p>
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<p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills (report writing essential)</p>
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<p>Enhanced DBS on the Update Service</p>
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<p>Right to Work in the UK</p>
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<p>Availability for 3–5 shifts per week</p>
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<p><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></p>

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<p>Resilient, professional and emotionally intelligent</p>
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<p>Able to manage challenging behaviours appropriately</p>
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<p>Committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people</p>
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<p>Reliable with good time management skills</p>
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<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>

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<p>Competitive hourly rate from £13.50</p>
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<p>Flexible shifts (day & night available)</p>
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<p>Ongoing agency work with potential permanent placement</p>
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<p>Supportive management team</p>
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<p>Immediate start available</p>
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<p>If you are an experienced Support Worker seeking consistent shifts in East London and want to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives, we would like to hear from you.</p>

<p><strong>Apply today with your updated CV.</strong></p>

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