Support Worker
Young People | 1 E7 |£16.59 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | Permanent | Job Ref: BD9465 | Posted: 17/07/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a permanent Support Worker, to work in the Newham area. The 24/7 supported accommodation provides support to young people aged 16-17 years who are in care.
The successful candidate will be required to work 36 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering long (9AM - 9PM) and waking night (9PM - 9AM) shifts. This is a permanent role. The salary is £27,705.60 per annum.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Provide hands-on, consistent support to 16-17-year-olds in our residential provision
- Support young people to develop essential life skills (cooking, budgeting, self-care, tenancy management)
- Complete risk assessments
- Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour and emotional crises
- Working collaboratively with multi agencies to ensure safeguarding at all times
- Maintaining accurate, detailed records using our digital case management system
- Writing clear, professional keywork notes, logs and monthly reports
- Liaising with external agencies, social workers and other professionals
To apply for this role, you must have;
- At least 1 year of experience working with young people aged 16-17 in a care, residential or supported housing setting
- A genuine, demonstrable passion for working with care-experienced young people
- Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and the challenges facing young people leaving care
- Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management systems
- Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Children Workforce) - or willingness to apply
- Current Safeguarding certification - or willingness to complete upon appointment
- Desirable: NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or equivalent
- Desirable: Experience working in a 24/7 residential setting
- Desirable: Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Leavers Act and relevant legislation
Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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