Support Worker; Young ; Part Time

Job Description

Support Worker – Young People (Part-Time), Central Recruitment Services Ltd, Manchester

Central Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking part-time Support Workers for a national organisation providing care for young people with complex needs in the Greater Manchester area. The roles involve supporting young people facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse, with responsibilities to manage behaviours that may present challenges while promoting safety, recovery, and harm minimisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day shift support to young people, safeguarding their wellbeing and promoting recovery-focused care
• Work early and late ad hoc shifts across Monday to Sunday
• Support young people with complex needs, including homelessness, poor mental health, and substance misuse
• Deliver care within a strengths-based framework
• Maintain professional boundaries and observe safeguarding procedures
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing standards
• Record and communicate shift information accurately
• Lone working responsibilities where required

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ paid experience working with young people
• Understanding of the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to child/adult protection
• High level of professional boundaries, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Fully enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply through Central Recruitment)
• Employment/education history for the last 5 years for referencing
• Availability for a minimum of 2 shifts per week across 7 days

Pay & Hours

• Hourly rate: £13.78 + £1.66 holiday pay = £15.44 per hour
• Part-time, flexible ad hoc shifts
• Lone working may be required

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Job Summary

This part-time Support Worker role in Manchester provides care for young people with complex needs including homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse. Duties include safeguarding, supporting recovery, managing challenging behaviours, and lone working. Flexible shifts across the week allow meaningful contribution while gaining experience in social care.

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FAQs

What is the hourly pay?
£15.44 per hour, including holiday pay.

How many shifts per week are required?
Minimum 2 shifts per week, across 7 days.

Do I need prior experience?
Yes, at least 12 months of paid experience with young people.

Is lone working involved?
Yes, some shifts will involve lone working responsibilities.

Are DBS checks required?
Yes, a fully enhanced DBS is required or can be obtained through Central Recruitment.

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Expert Analysis

This part-time Support Worker role is ideal for candidates with social care experience seeking flexible, meaningful work supporting young people with complex needs. The role requires professional boundaries, safeguarding knowledge, and resilience for lone working, while offering competitive pay and exposure to multi-faceted social care responsibilities.

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Location & Logistics Guide

Roles are based across Greater Manchester with ad hoc shift coverage. Candidates must be flexible with travel to multiple service locations.
Google Maps URL: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Manchester

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Career Path

Support Workers can advance into senior support roles, team leadership, youth services coordination, or specialised care roles, with opportunities for CPD, mentoring, and long-term social care career progression.