Residential Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting young people in residential care. This role as a Residential Youth Worker offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of those aged 11 to 18, providing guidance and support in a nurturing environment. With full training provided, you will develop essential skills while fostering positive relationships and promoting personal growth. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to the welfare of young individuals facing challenges. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Effective communication skills and understanding of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and manage their behavior.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for the young people.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of health and safety

Reliability and punctuality

Willingness to participate in training

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 seek 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 behavior and complex needs, fostering an environment that caters to their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 18, many of whom are in the care system due to various reasons and exhibit diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should possess confidence, patience, and the skills necessary to make a positive impact on 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.

Please note that candidates 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 the first 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 the 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 maintain records for monitoring purposes.
9. Attend all required training and achieve 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. Perform any 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 accompany young people as needed.
• 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.
• Knowledge of how young people develop and learn.
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.