Residential Youth Support Worker - School House

Shaw Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to provide essential support to vulnerable young individuals. The successful candidate will guide a young person in emotional management and daily activities, enhancing their overall well-being. A valid UK driving licence is required, along with the opportunity for professional growth and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and wellness support.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

28 days annual leave

Medicash for healthcare costs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing support

Discount schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Meals included during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings preferred but not required.
• Dedicated male staff member required to connect with young person.
• Ability to manage time for school and motivate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional behaviors and day-to-day mental health.
• Guide young person towards independence and personal growth.
• Empower young people to overcome challenges.

Skills

Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing

Strong work ethic

Resilience

Methodical approach to challenges

Education

Willingness to work towards a QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Residential Youth Support Worker - School House, Sutton-in-Ashfield

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Client:

Shaw Trust

Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Support Worker!

Job Role: ResidentialYouth Support Worker

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational schedule

Location:Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £26,749.00 - £27,747.00 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential of £29,066.12 - £30,064.12 (inclusive of on average 1 sleep in per week & your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum).

Homes2Inspire is looking for a Residential Youth Support Worker to join the team at an established residential home in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person, guiding them towards a brighter future while upholding the highest standards of care. The successful candidate will work closely with a young man to support his emotional behaviours, time-management, and day-to-day mental health. Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing is preferred but not required.

We're seeking a motivated and resilient individual with a strong work ethic and a methodical approach to challenges. This young person brings a vibrant sense of humour and a large personality, thriving on connection and demonstrating a natural ability to manage emotions and control behaviours. He needs support with time management for school and finding his motivation and enjoys gaming in his free time. We're looking for a dedicated male staff member who can connect with and positively influence this young person.

At Homes2Inspire, we are dedicated to creating a brighter future for the young people in our care. As a Residential Youth Support Worker in our children's homes, you will be a key part of a close-knit team committed to providing stability, guidance, and support for vulnerable young people. Your role will be to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential in a trauma-informed setting.

*Full job description available on request

Requirements:

• Willingness to work towards a QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime
• Full UK driving licence

The Benefits:

Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:

-Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development

- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years’ service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Medicash- claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment

- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)– 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided

- Wellbeing support– We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise

- Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts– you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings

- Cycle to Work Scheme– A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment

- ‘Refer a Friend’scheme where employees can earn a£500.00 bonusevery time for referring the right candidate to us

- Subsidised days out and activities with our young people

- Meals included during shifts

Please Note:

• All successful candidates will be subject topre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
• Due to partnership working with Nottingham County Council, please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below).

At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supportingcare leaversby offeringguaranteedjobinterviewsif you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived in care experience.

Male staff are under-represented within our residential children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.

It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employmentbeing made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied.

For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on or 01788 487057.