Residential Youth Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is looking for experienced and trainee Residential Youth Workers to join their casual team, supporting young people in residential homes. Training and qualifications will be provided in this role, which requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to manage challenging situations. This position offers potential for full-time opportunities after initial placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people in a care setting is advantageous.
• Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people with challenging behaviors.
• Prepare meals, clean, and assist in educational activities.
• Drive young people to various destinations safely.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

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 eager to work in a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided.

The position entails providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behaviors and complex needs. Our 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 and have diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should possess confidence, patience, and skills to work effectively with these young people and positively influence their lives.

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

A valid driving license is essential, as you will be required to drive the unit car and transport young people to destinations like 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 to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Many casual team members are offered full-time positions within the first three months.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff
• Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment
• Stay updated with communication and information systems
• Participate actively in meetings
• Support young people in managing their behavior using approved techniques
• Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences
• Protect service users from abuse by staff, visitors, or other service users
• Write accurate reports and maintain records for monitoring
• Attend all required training and achieve relevant qualifications
• Attend work reliably and punctually, following shift patterns
• Keep up-to-date with procedures and policy changes
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
• Undertake additional duties relevant to the role

Person Specification

• Ability to establish 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 follow service directions
• Reliability and high standards in completing tasks
• Willingness to participate in training and development
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance
• Understanding of effective teamwork
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Understanding of young people's development and learning
• Awareness of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention