Youth Support Worker

Horizon Care & Education

Full-time Management & Operations
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Location
leicester, england, United-Kingdom
Posted
July 01, 2026

Job Description

Horizon Care and Education are seeking a Youth Support Worker based in Leicester. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, we want you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide emotional and practical support, including outโ€‘ofโ€‘hours onโ€‘call
  • Develop and review support plans, ensuring safeguarding and risk management
  • Help young people access education, training, and employment
  • Manage properties and liaise with other professionals
  • Support young people to develop independent living skills to prepare them to live fully independently

Qualifications

  • Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally care leavers
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and assessment skills
  • Ability to be resilient and empathetic when working with our young people
  • Excellent communication and problem...