Young persons worker

Young Person's WorkerLocation: IslingtonContract: Temporary (2-3 months, possible extension)Hours: 37.5 per week (rota basis, early/mid/late shifts including weekends)Pay Rate: £16.64 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Young Person's Worker to join a semi-independent housing support service for young people in the Islington area. This is a temporary assignment, initially for 2-3 months, with the potential for extension.

You will be working on a rota basis, covering early (8:00am - 3:30pm), mid (11:00am/12:30pm - 8:00pm), and late (3:00pm - 10:30pm) shifts. The rota includes two weekends on, two weekends off.

• Manage a caseload of four young people, conducting regular key working sessions to produce SMART support and safety plans.

• Complete high-quality risk assessments and risk management plans.

• Work with colleagues to assess referrals and ensure the suitability of placements.

• Provide safe, welcoming accommodation and ensure new residents feel supported and informed.

• Support young people in identifying and accessing appropriate move-on accommodation.

• Safeguard residents by identifying, reporting, and following up on concerns.

• Liaise with social workers to support young people moving home or into suitable accommodation options.

• Assist young people with benefit entitlements, rent payments, and minimising arrears.

• Organise activities to develop life skills and independence.

• Support access to education, training, or employment opportunities.

• Undertake Health & Safety duties.

• Previous experience working with young people in supported or residential settings.

• Knowledge of Ofsted's key principles for supported accommodation.

• Understanding of working with young people with complex needs, including mental health, attachment issues, emerging personality disorders, and self-harm.

• Experience using trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches.

• Strong skills in support planning, risk assessment, and key working.

• Ability to promote independence and meaningful engagement in activities.

• Knowledge of welfare benefits for under-21s, rents, and service charges.

• Excellent numeracy, written communication, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work alone confidently (role involves lone working).