SUPPORT WORKER – YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING CARE & UASC

Date Posted: 02/09/2025
Location: Preston
Salary: From £28,800 per year
Job Type: Full-time | Rolling Contract
Driving Licence & Car: Required (desired)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Advance Social Care is looking for compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our growing team. You’ll work with young people aged 16+, including those leaving care and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC), providing support in semi-supported/group living homes.
We’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to transition into independence and adulthood with dignity, skills, and confidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily support with life skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy, etc.)
• Promote independence while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing
• Encourage involvement in education, training, or employment
• Transport and accompany young people to appointments and reviews
• Complete accurate case notes, risk assessments, and support plans
• Manage household routines and group living responsibilities