Supported Living Mentor (16-18 years)
Ready to support young lives and build a meaningful career? Apply now to become a Support Mentor with Homes for Support!
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At Homes for Support, you’ll play a key role in helping young people aged 16–21 — including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children — build confidence, develop independence, and prepare for adulthood.
You’ll provide day-to-day guidance, emotional support, and practical help that empowers young people to thrive and achieve their personal goals.
🌟 What makes this role exciting?
You’ll make a real difference, supporting young people to live safely and independently
You’ll work as part of a passionate, trauma-informed team guided by care, compassion, and teamwork
You’ll receive ongoing training and development opportunities through our dedicated Training Centre
You’ll be supported by a strong management team who values your wellbeing and professional growth
💼 What you’ll be doing:
🏠 Supporting young people in their daily routines – cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and personal organisation
🧠 Encouraging positive emotional wellbeing and resilience through consistent, caring relationships
📚 Helping young people access education, training, or employment opportunities
🗣️ Advocating for young people and promoting their voice in decisions that affect them
📝 Keeping clear, accurate records and reports in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards
🤝 Working closely with Local Authorities, social workers, and partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes
✅ What you’ll bring:
- Experience supporting young people in Supported Accommodation, residential, or community settings
- A genuine commitment to empowering young people to achieve independence
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Resilience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach
- A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to work towards this)
🎁 What you’ll get in return:
💷 Salary up to £29,448 including sleep-in
🚗 Access to a company pool car for work purposes
🎓 Fully funded training & progression opportunities
🏋️ Discounts on gyms, retail & leisure
🦷 Private medical & dental insurance + cash-back scheme
🌟 Monthly recognition awards & staff events
💛 Compassionate Pay, Sick Pay & Wellbeing Programme
🕰 Shift Pattern: Two on, four off shift pattern starting at 08:00-23:00 with sleep-in on a rota basis (no sleep-ins).
Ready to inspire and support young people towards brighter futures?
Apply now or share with someone who’d be perfect!
- Department
- Supported Living
- Role
- Supported Living Mentor
- Locations
- Crewe, Cheshire

About Homes for Support
We care for and support children and young People ages 7 and 18 in residential homes in Cheshire. Our services include Therapeutic and EBD Children's Homes and Supported Living accommodation. Our work focuses on Children and Young People with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning difficulties, vulnerable families, and unaccompanied asylum seeker children.
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