Join Our Team as a Support Worker - Make a Real Difference
Job Purpose
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Support Worker to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering emotional, practical, and therapeutic support to young girls with complex needs. You’ll support them in building life skills, accessing essential services, and navigating the challenges they face, all within a trauma-informed and person-centred framework.
Key Responsibilities
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and provide personalised, person-centred support.
Support young people in managing issues related to trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, and mental health.
Offer emotional and practical support to victims of sexual violence, exploitation, and abuse, referring to specialist services where necessary.
Promote healthy routines and lifestyles, including sleep, hygiene, exercise, and nutrition.
Support residents with budgeting, cooking, education, employment, and accessing benefits.
Accurately maintain records of young people’s progress, risk factors, and relevant incidents.
Ensure full compliance with safeguarding procedures, health and safety protocols, and Ofsted guidelines.
Actively participate in team meetings, supervisions, and ongoing training to maintain high standards of care and professional development.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in crisis situations.
Good IT skills and competent in record-keeping and risk assessment.
Empathy and a non-judgmental attitude towards young people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a social care or support setting.
Fluency in English.
Legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience working with asylum-seeking young people.
Knowledge of Ofsted standards for supported accommodation.
Training in trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, or domestic abuse response.
Setting
Residential home (in-person role)
Education
A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Join Us
If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. At GreenLeaf Homes, your care, compassion, and commitment will help shape brighter futures.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £115.00-£130.00 per day
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Enhanced DBS Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Reference ID: INSWNVQ2
Are you an experienced Care Manager - Join Us!
Registered Manager Supported Accommodation
We are seeking an experienced Registered Service Manager to lead our Ofsted registered service for young people aged 16 years and above. As the Registered Service Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operation, management, and development of the service, ensuring high-quality care, support, safeguarding, and guidance to our residents.
The Registered Service Manager will lead our Ofsted-registered service for young people aged 16 years and above and will be responsible for the effective operation, management, and development of the service, ensuring high-quality care, support, safeguarding, and guidance to our residents.
This exciting role will involve managing this three-bed service, with the potential of additional management responsibilities for our other services in the coming months.
We want to hear from people who have been involved in developing services.
Applicants need to have an enthusiastic, creative and innovative approach to delivering great experiences for people with learning disabilities, special needs such as autism and associated health conditions who use our services.
You will be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive salary and training and development opportunities.
Qualifications
NVQ Level 5 in management is required or willingness to work towards this.
Personal attributes and child-centred approach
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team of staff.
In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework, including Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with young people, staff, and external stakeholders.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to handle complex situations effectively.
Schedule:
8-hour shift (in-person)
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Send your CV to recruitment@greenleafhomes.co.uk
