Support Worker - Young People (Aged 16-18)Kettering£13 per hourShift: 8:00am - 10:00pm + sleep-in until 8:00amWe are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to support young people aged 16-18 in a supported accommodation setting in Kettering.This role is ideal for confident, resilient individuals with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, self-harm, and trauma. You must be comfortable working long shifts, sleep-ins, and lone working.Key Responsibilities:Provide emotional, behavioural, and practical supportManage and respond to challenging behaviour appropriatelySupport young people with a history of self-harm and traumaPromote independence, structure, and daily routinesWork one-to-one and independently during lone shiftsMaintain accurate records and reportsFollow safeguarding procedures and care plans at all timesEssential Requirements:Minimum 1 year's experience supporting young people or young adultsExperience with challenging behaviour, self-harm, and traumaConfident with lone working, long shifts, and sleep-insStrong communication skills and professional boundariesGood understanding of safeguarding and risk managementDesirable:Experience in residential or supported accommodationRelevant Health & Social Care qualificationKnowledge of trauma-informed careWhat We Offer:Consistent shifts and ongoing workCompetitive pay at £13 per hourSupport from a dedicated consultantOpportunity to make a real impact in young people's livesSafeguarding & Child ProtectionTrauma-Informed CareManaging Challenging BehaviourSupporting Self-Harm & Risk AwarenessLone Working & Decision MakingEmotional & Behavioural SupportPromoting Independence & Life SkillsProfessional BoundariesRecord Keeping & Report WritingCommunication & De-escalation SkillsSafeguarding, trauma-informed care, challenging behaviour, self-harm support, lone working, communication, de-escalation, independence building, record keeping, professional boundariesJBRP1_UKTJ