Young Persons Support Worker

Young Persons Support Worker

Durham, United Kingdom

Temporary - 2 - 3 months

Full time hours on a rota (early, mid and late shifts)

£13.56 per hour + holiday pay




Our client




Morgan Hunt is working with a national homelessness charity is recruiting three Progression Coaches for a temporary assignment in Durham. These roles support young adults (18+) in supported accommodation to move into independent living. The roles are full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota across Monday-Sunday, covering early (7:30 AM-3:30 PM), mid (9 AM-5 PM), and late (2 PM-10 PM) shifts. The initial contract is 2-3 months and is to start as soon as possible.




The Role;

• Manage a caseload of up to 8 clients, conducting regular keywork sessions and reviewing personalised support plans.
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of clients by following safeguarding protocols and responding to crises when required.
• Provide tailored, flexible, and strengths-based support to empower clients toward independent living.
• Support clients to access education, training, employment, and volunteering aligned to their goals.
• Prepare accommodation for new clients and support move-on and transition activities.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and statutory partners, ensuring data protection and appropriate information sharing.
• Complete accurate, timely records of client interactions, progress, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to health and safety checks and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The Candidate;

• Experience working with young people or individuals affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of needs related to homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, or those who have experienced the care system.
• Experience holding a caseload, undertaking risk assessments, support planning, and applying safeguarding procedures.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and responding calmly in crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work collaboratively within a team.
• Enhanced DBS with Adults/Children's Barred List or ability to obtain one prior to start.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to maintain clear written records.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience to empower them toward independence, we'd love to hear from you today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.