Youth Support Worker

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Hemel YPHS!

Position: Youth Support Worker
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £25,857 per annum
Hours: 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 confidence
• Supporting access to education, training, and employment
• Building trusting relationships and offering compassionate guidance
• Responding to challenges and contributing to safeguarding plans

This role follows a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends, and regular sleep-ins (paid at £52.78 per night).

Shifts:

• 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• Sleep in 10:30pm - 7:30am
• 7:30am - 3:30pm

About You

You 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 joining
• You must sign up to the DBS Update Service

Hightown Benefits

• £25,857 per annum, plus sleep in payments of at least £52.78
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance helpline

Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.