Young Person Support Worker
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £15 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionYoung Person Support Worker - Lewisham



Lewisham, South East London

£15.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Ongoing Contract

Full-Time Hours Available



We are currently recruiting for a Young Person Support Worker to join a dedicated service in Lewisham, supporting young people who have recently left the care system and are transitioning into independent living.



This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:



Manage and support a caseload of young people aged 16-25

Assist clients with developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and accessing education or employment

Complete support plans, risk assessments, and regular keywork sessions

Promote positive wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development

Support young people to access benefits, healthcare, training, and community services

Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all records are up to date

Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, and external agencies



Requirements:



Previous experience supporting young people, care leavers, or vulnerable adults

Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management procedures

Experience completing support plans and maintaining case records

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload



If you have experience supporting young people and are passionate about helping care leavers build successful and independent futures, we would love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Job number 3837231

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Company Details:
Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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