Morgan Hunt Recruitment
Young Person Support Worker – Lewisham
Lewisham, South East London
£15.00 per hour + Holiday Pay
Ongoing Contract
Full-Time Hours Available
We are currently recruiting for a Young Person Support Worker to join a dedicated service in Lewisham, supporting young people who have recently left the care system and are transitioning into independent living.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and support a caseload of young people aged 16-25
Assist clients with developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and accessing education or employment
Complete support plans, risk assessments, and regular keywork sessions
Promote positive wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development
Support young people to access benefits, healthcare, training, and community services
Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all records are up to date
Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, and external agencies
Requirements:
Previous experience supporting young people, care leavers, or vulnerable adults
Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management procedures
Experience completing support plans and maintaining case records
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
If you have experience supporting young people and are passionate about helping care leavers build successful and independent futures, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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