Be the Difference – Youth Support Worker at Blossom Living (Empower Young Lives!)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives? Blossom Living is seeking Youth Support Workers who are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to help 16–18-year-olds blossom into independent adults. We provide nurturing homes for young people leaving care or facing homelessness, supporting them to achieve their potential and gain the skills needed for independent living. At Blossom Living, our core values of diversity, inclusion, team spirit, and commitment to young people's development guide everything we do – and we’re looking for people who share these values to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and Support:
- Guide and support young people (16–18) in supported accommodation, helping them develop essential life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and personal care for independent living.
- Empower & Inspire:
Provide emotional support and positive mentorship – be a trusted confidant and role model who encourages each young person to believe in themselves and work towards their goals.
- Ensure Well-Being:
Monitor each young person’s well-being and progress. Maintain a safe, nurturing environment by following safeguarding procedures and addressing any challenges calmly and professionally.Work closely with a friendly team and external professionals (social workers, educators, etc.) to create and follow individual action plans for each young person’s development. Share information during handovers and team meetings to ensure consistent, high-quality support.Assist with day-to-day tasks and household management. This includes helping organise activities, supporting with appointments or outings, and keeping clear records of each young person’s achievements, challenges, and general observations.
- Team Collaboration:
- Daily Living Guidance:
What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)
- Unique Full-Time Shift Pattern: Our full-time roles follow a 2-2-3 shift pattern, designed to support your well-being and provide great balance – every other week includes just two shifts, and every other weekend is off! Full-time staff also take part in a standby rota to ensure emergency cover, contributing to consistent, high-quality support which is paid at an enhance rate of pay.
- Wellness Programme: Your well-being matters. We provide employee wellness initiatives (like counselling support, wellness workshops) to keep you healthy and happy through the Employee Assist Programme membership.
- Paid DBS Checks: We cover the full cost of your enhanced DBS background check, so you have no out-of-pocket expenses to start working with us.
- Training & Development: Grow with us! Whether you’re experienced or new to the field, you’ll receive comprehensive paid training – including a thorough induction and ongoing professional development (courses, workshops, and mentoring). We invest in you so you can best support our young people.
- Career Progression: We believe in nurturing talent. You’ll have a clear path to advance your career – many of our team members progress from Support Worker to Supervisors, Team Leader, or other senior management roles.
- Inclusive Team Culture: Be part of a supportive, family-like team that live our values every day. We celebrate diversity, encourage inclusion, and make sure every team member’s voice is heard. Team spirit isn’t just a slogan here – it’s how we work, support each other, and succeed together.
About You (Qualifications & Qualities)
We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals who can bring empathy and energy to this role. Our ideal candidate will have many of the following qualities:
- Experience or Eagerness to Learn: Previous experience (around 1+ year) working with young people or vulnerable adults is highly valued. However, if you don’t have direct experience but have a genuine passion and willingness to learn, we will provide full training to help you thrive in this role.
- Compassion & Patience: Have a big heart and plenty of patience. Understand that many of our 16–18-year-olds have faced challenges, and you’re committed to listening, understanding, and encouraging them every step of the way.
- Resilience: Supporting teenagers can be challenging as well as rewarding. Your stay calm and solution-focused in tough situations, handle setbacks with a positive attitude, and bounce back quickly to keep providing great support.
- Communication Skills: You are fluent in English and communicate clearly, both spoken and written. You can connect with young people from diverse backgrounds and also convey information professionally to colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Team Player: Your thrive in a team environment and believe we’re stronger together. You respect others’ differences, contribute ideas, and support your colleagues. You’re also able to work independently and take initiative when needed.
- Reliability & Professionalism: You’re responsible, punctual, and can be counted on to follow through with tasks. You maintain professional boundaries, follow safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines, and keep accurate records. (Basic computer skills for record-keeping are a plus.)
- Growth Mindset: You’re open to feedback, eager to improve, and excited to take on training opportunities. You want to build a long-term career with us, growing as we grow – your ambition to develop aligns with our commitment to staff progression.
Essential Requirements
- Right to Work in the UK: You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. (Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.)
- DBS & References: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (paid by us) and provide satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment standards.
- Fluent English: High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is essential for communicating with residents and recording information.
- Flexible Availability: Ability to work on a rota that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional nights. Our service runs 24/7, so team members share responsibilities to ensure continuous support.
- Minimum Age: 24 years or older (due to the nature of the role and legal requirements).
(Blossom Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people; all staff are expected to share this commitment.)
How to Apply
Ready to change lives and grow your career with us? Apply now via Indeed by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. We review applications on a rolling basis – so don’t wait to show us your passion!
If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity where you can truly make a difference every day, Blossom Living is the place for you. Join our team and help shape brighter futures for young people in our community.
Blossom Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the young people we support. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.
Apply today and let’s help young people blossom into their best selves – together!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BL-YSWN-LOW-25