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Job Title
Youth Support Worker
Organisation
Hightown Housing Association
Job Description
Youth Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Service (Watford)

Full time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857 pa

We are looking for dedicated Youth Support Worker's to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a great opportunity for people who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals and move forward into independent, fulfilling lives.

Watford YPHS provides supported housing for 16-19-year-olds in need, with 11 rooms across two schemes. It also offers two unstaffed move-on schemes for 18-24-year-olds with lower support needs.

Shift Patterns:

2.30pm - 10.30pm

10.30pm - 7.30am

7.30am - 3.30pm

Support Worker’s must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a consistent rota.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop the practical and emotional skills they need to live independently.

What You Will Do:

  • Create tailored support plans that promote independence and life skills

  • Encourage access to education, training, and employment

  • Signpost to health, mental health, and substance support services

  • Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support

  • Respond to crises and contribute to safeguarding plans

  • Work flexibly on a 24-hour rota (including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins - paid extra)

  • Transport young people when needed (full UK driving licence and business insurance required)


What We Are looking for:

  • Understanding of trauma and a non-judgemental approach

  • Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to diverse needs

  • Team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment


Training & Compliance:

  • Commit to starting NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People’s Workforce) within one year

  • Sign up to the DBS Update Service


Hightown Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service

  • £25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract

  • Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary

  • Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

  • Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review

  • Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support

  • Employee assistance helpline


Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply via our website: Youth Support Worker | Hightown Housing Association

Job Summary
  • Location

    Watford

  • Organization

    Hightown Housing Association

  • Job Type

    Full Time, Permanent

  • Salary

    £25,857 per annum

  • Closing Date

    20/01/2026

  • Reference ID

    36304

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