Young Persons Support Worker - Greenwich

• Hold a caseload of 10 young people and conduct regular key work sessions to co-produce support and safety plans that are SMART and outcome-focused.
• Develop high-quality risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Work collaboratively to assess referrals and determine suitability for the service.
• Ensure young people receive a warm welcome into safe, high-standard accommodation with access to local service information.
• Collaborate with social workers to support family reunification where appropriate, or with the Housing Pathway Manager to progress young people through the housing nomination scheme.
• Support young people in accessing benefits, managing rent and service charges, and reducing arrears and void losses.
• Organise and lead activities that build independence and life skills.
• Help young people access education, employment, or training opportunities by identifying and securing appropriate placements.
• Undertake housing management and Health & Safety duties, including room checks, cleaning, inspections, and reporting maintenance issues.

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted's principles for supported accommodation and the ability to apply them in practice.
• Knowledge and experience of trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches, especially in working with young people facing mental health challenges, self-harm, or emerging personality disorders.
• Experience in key working, support planning, and life skills development.
• A solid understanding of how the "Every Child Matters" framework applies in a residential setting.
• Working knowledge of welfare benefits for under 21s, rent systems, and service charges.
• Strong written and numerical skills, with the ability to produce clear reports, letters, and meeting minutes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting young people in a residential environment, with a focus on safety, progression, and meaningful engagement.

Morgan Hunt