{"id":64727,"date":"2026-10-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/support-worker-supported-living\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T06:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T05:19:44","slug":"support-worker-supported-living","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/support-worker-supported-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Worker Supported Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experienced Support Workers Required<\/p>\n<p>Rotherwood Cares are currently recruiting for <strong>Experienced Support Workers<\/strong> to support young people within Supported Living services across the Liverpool area.<\/p>\n<p>This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who may have experienced trauma, family breakdown, homelessness, exploitation, mental health challenges, or difficulties transitioning into adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals who are passionate about empowering young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve positive outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The Role<\/p>\n<p>As a Support Worker, you will work closely with young people aged 16+ living within supported accommodation, providing practical and emotional support tailored to their individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>You will encourage independence while ensuring that young people remain safe, supported and engaged with education, training, employment and other positive opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>This is a varied role where no two days are the same. 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