Support Worker
Young People | 1 IG2 |£16.59 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | Permanent | Job Ref: BD9464 | Posted: 16/07/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for three permanent Support Workers (Outreach), to work in the North & East London areas. The semi-independent supported accommodation provides support for young adults aged 18-25 who are leaving the care system.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. This is a permanent role. The salary is £28,860 per annum.
Please note: this is an outreach role. You will be based at the office 1 day a week.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Support young adults aged 18-25 to develop and sustain independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management)
- Deliver structured keywork sessions and co-producing individual support plans with each resident
- Assist with education, employment and training goals - including CV writing, job applications and college enrolment
- Maintain accurate, timely records using our digital case management system -including keywork notes, risk assessments and support plans
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents at all times
- Liaise with local authority leaving care teams, social workers, personal advisers and other professionals
- Support residents to manage mental health, wellbeing and personal challenges in a trauma-informed way
- Accompany residents to appointments with external agencies (GP, Job Centre, local authority, etc.)
- Respond calmly and professionally to conflict, emotional distress or challenging behaviour
To apply for this role, you must have;
- At least 1 year of experience working with young adults aged 18-25 in a care, supported housing or semi-independent living setting
- Genuine understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers making the transition to independent living
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and trauma-informed approaches to working with care experienced young adults
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - you will produce keywork records, risk assessments and support plans to a professional standard
- Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management and reporting systems
- Current Safeguarding certification - or willingness to complete upon appointment
- Desirable: NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Housing or a related discipline
- Desirable: Experience supporting young adults into education, employment or training (EET)
- Desirable: Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act, Care Act 2014 and Pathway Planning frameworks
- Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Please note: you will receive a car allowance and business mileage paid.
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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