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Youth Support Worker

United Kingdom, Southampton 13.45 - 14.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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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 team covering the areas of Southampton and Portsmouth 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 our young people to develop independent living skills to prepare them to live fully independently

Requirements

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

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 for all colleagues via our SHINE programme
  • Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support
  • Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do
  • Supportive management and senior leaders
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