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Youth Support Worker

United Kingdom, Leicester Employment contract 13.45 - 14.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people's residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity to join our new home in Leicester as a Youth Support Worker. As a Youth Support Worker you will be helping young people transition to independent living.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide emotional and practical support, including out-of-hours on-call
  • Develop and review support plans, ensuring safeguarding and risk management
  • Help young people access education, training, and employment
  • Manage properties and liaise with other professionals
  • Support young people to develop independent living skills

Requirements

  • Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally care leavers
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and assessment skills
  • Ability to be resilient and empathetic
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep ins
  • A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable

Nice to have

A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable

What we offer

  • Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts
  • Real Living Wage employer
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Christmas bonus
  • Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Financial wellbeing service
  • Life Assurance
  • Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
  • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period
  • Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via SHINE programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Looking after your wellbeing
  • Supportive management and senior leaders
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