Job Description:

Young Person Support Worker



Durham | £17-£20 per Hour

We're recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Young Person Support Worker to support children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in the Durham area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis, helping young people achieve positive outcomes, build independence, and access enriching experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

You will provide person-centred support tailored to the individual's needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience and life skills.

No two days are the same, and responsibilities may include:

• Supporting young people within the home and community.
• Promoting independence and daily living skills.
• Assisting with social activities and community engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Implementing support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Building positive and trusting professional relationships.
• Working alongside families, schools and professionals.
• Recording observations and maintaining accurate records.
• Safeguarding and advocating for the young person's needs.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Desirable Experience

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Learning Disabilities
• SEND
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• Challenging behaviour
• Trauma-informed support
• Mental health support
• Residential childcare
• Youth work
• Education settings

Compliance Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce)
• Right to Work checks
• Employment reference checks
• Full employment history verification
• Relevant training certificates where applicable
• Safeguarding training compliance
• Completion of mandatory company training

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some placements.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will:

• Build positive and professional relationships.
• Promote positive outcomes and independence.
• Maintain the highest safeguarding standards.
• Demonstrate reliability and consistency.
• Positively engage with young people and families.
• Understand and respect individual needs and differences.
• Contribute to a safe and nurturing environment.