Compassionate Residential Youth Support Worker

Prospects; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Level 3 Diploma funded

Career progression

Attendance bonus

Sleep-in payments

Annual leave 28 days

Free meals

Well-being support

Holiday vouchers

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, at Attenborough House in Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to provide compassionate care for looked after children aged 12–18. You will support daily routines, wellbeing, and education, while pursuing a funded Level 3 Diploma and benefiting from structured progression.

The role includes paid induction, sleep-in payments, and a wide range of benefits, such as 28 days' leave, free meals, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Essential: compassionate, emotionally resilient, flexible to shifts.
• Willingness to learn and develop through funded Level 3 qualification.
• Experience in helping young people is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, activities and emotional wellbeing.
• De-escalate challenging situations with empathy and care.
• Encourage independence, education and life skills.
• Be a trusted role model with patience and compassion.
• Create a safe, nurturing home environment.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Flexible shifts

Problem solving

Life experience

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire, at Attenborough House in Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to provide compassionate care for looked after children aged 12–18. You will support daily routines, wellbeing, and education, while pursuing a funded Level 3 Diploma and benefiting from structured progression.

The role includes paid induction, sleep-in payments, and a wide range of benefits, such as 28 days' leave, free meals, and wellbeing support.