Residential Youth Support Worker — Funded Level 3

Shaw Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks induction training

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential

Structured career progression

Attendance bonus

Sleep‑in payments

Job summary

Homes2Inspire in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to provide daily care for young people aged 12 to 18. You will join a supportive team, receive full training, and work across early, late, and sleep-ins as part of a structured pay scale.

This role offers funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, three weeks of induction, and clear progression into senior roles, with attendance bonuses and generous annual leave. A compassionate mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; right mindset and suitability are prioritised.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, activities, and emotional well‑being
• Managing and de‑escalating challenging situations with empathy
• Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
• Being a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassion
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Life experience

Willingness to learn

Education

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to provide daily care for young people aged 12 to 18. You will join a supportive team, receive full training, and work across early, late, and sleep-ins as part of a structured pay scale.

This role offers funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, three weeks of induction, and clear progression into senior roles, with attendance bonuses and generous annual leave. A compassionate mindset is essential.