Young Persons Worker

Young Person’s Worker – Islington

We are currently recruiting for a Young Person’s Worker to join a semi-independent housing support service for young people in Islington. This role focuses on providing accommodation and tailored support to help young people progress towards independence.

Position Details :

Hours : 37.5 per week (rota basis, Monday–Sunday)

Shifts : Early (8am–3 : 30pm), Mid (11am / 12 : 30pm–8pm), Late (3pm–10 : 30pm)

Weekends : 2 on, 2 off

Contract : Temporary (approx. 2–3 months, with potential extension)

Pay : £14.85 per hour + £1.79 holiday pay = £16.64 per hour

Key Responsibilities :

Hold a caseload of 4 young people, conducting key working sessions and co-producing support / safety plans.

Produce high-quality risk assessments and management plans.

Assess referrals to ensure suitability for the project.

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

Assess young people’s needs to identify appropriate move-on options.

Safeguard young people by identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.

Work with social workers to support family reunification or move-on to suitable accommodation (PRS, supported, or self-contained).

Support young people with benefits, rent collection, and minimising arrears.

Organise and run activities that build independence and life skills.

Support young people into education, training, or employment opportunities.

Carry out health and safety responsibilities.

Please note : this role involves lone working.

Requirements :

Experience working with young people.

Knowledge of Ofsted principles for supported accommodation and how to apply them.

Experience working with young people with mental health, attachment needs, self-harm, or emerging personality disorders.

Experience using trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches in practice.

Strong background in key working, risk assessments, and support planning.

Experience supporting young people in developing life skills and engaging in meaningful activities.

Understanding of “Every Child Matters” and how it applies in practice.

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

Strong numeracy and written communication skills (letters, reports, minutes).

Application :

Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged shortly, and the successful applicant will be expected to start promptly