Residential Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join a dynamic team. This role involves providing support and guidance to young people aged 11 to 18 in residential homes. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on their lives while receiving full training and qualifications. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and skilled in communication, with a strong commitment to promoting equality and understanding the diverse needs of young people. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions can lead to full-time opportunities within months!

Qualifications

• Must complete an enhanced DBS check and induction program.
• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and manage their behavior.
• Build strong relationships with service users and staff.
• Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Reliability and punctuality

Understanding of young people's development

Ability to read and produce reports

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting experienced and trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves working in children’s residential homes and independent living settings. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals interested in a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided.

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behavior and complex needs. The goal is to create an environment that caters to their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 18 who are in the care system for various reasons, with diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should have the confidence, patience, and skills to work successfully with these young people and make a positive impact.

Responsibilities include supporting young people throughout the day with tasks like meal preparation, cleaning, education, and shopping. You will also interact with professionals such as social workers, probation officers, and police officers, supporting young people in environments like classrooms, courts, and police stations.

A driving license is essential, as you will be required to drive the unit car and transport young people to destinations such as family contacts, school, and social activities.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully finish one of our induction programs before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV. An application pack will be provided by our recruitment team. Many casual team members are offered full-time positions within three months.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for young people and staff.
3. Stay updated with all communication and information systems.
4. Participate actively in meetings.
5. Support young people in managing their behavior using approved skills.
6. Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences.
7. Protect service users from abuse from staff, visitors, or other service users.
8. Write accurate reports and keep records for monitoring purposes.
9. Attend all required training and work towards relevant qualifications.
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern.
11. Keep up-to-date with procedures and policy changes.
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
13. Undertake additional duties relevant to the role.

Person Specification

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports.
• Effective communication skills with young people.
• Willingness to participate in all activities and go where service users go.
• Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
• Understanding of effective teamwork.
• Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people.
• Understanding of young people's development and learning.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.