Support Worker - Nights

Do you thrive on empowering young people to reach their full potential? Can you inspire, motivate, and guide them through life’s challenges? Are you looking for a role that supports your personal and professional growth? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Worker - Nights to join our passionate Support team at Bristol Foyer – a vibrant supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25.

At LiveWest, we believe in a strength-based approach. We encourage young people experiencing homelessness to dream big, aim high, and build the skills they need to live independently. As a Youth Development Worker, you will be at the heart of this journey, helping them turn aspirations into reality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move-on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person-centred, creative support.

Why Join LiveWest?

At LiveWest, you will be part of a team that truly reflects the diverse backgrounds of the young people we support. We value individuality and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. You’ll be supported with ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a workplace culture that celebrates compassion, resilience, and innovation.

This role is both rewarding and challenging – but if you are passionate about making a positive impact and ready to go the extra mile, you will find a meaningful and fulfilling career with us.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis. Bandwidth hours will be 7pm to 6am - 4 shifts on and 4 off, the successful candidate will work 1 in every 4 weekends on a rolling rota basis, including bank holidays.

For further information about this opportunity, and LiveWest, view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.