Residential Youth Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join their casual team. This role involves working with young people aged 11 to 18 in residential homes, providing essential support and guidance. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals facing challenges. Full training and qualifications are provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to develop their careers in social care. Join a team committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for youth development.

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people with challenging behavior.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks like meal prep and education.
• Build strong relationships with service users and staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of youth development

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Training and development participation

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. 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 positively impact their lives.

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

A valid driving license is essential, as you will need 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 to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Note that most 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 young people and staff.
3. Keep up to date with communication and information systems.
4. Participate actively in meetings.
5. Support young people in managing their behavior using approved skills.
6. Promote equality, acknowledging individual differences.
7. Protect service users from abuse by staff, visitors, or other service users.
8. Write accurate reports for reviews and keep records for monitoring.
9. Attend all training and achieve relevant qualifications.
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following shift patterns.
11. Stay informed about procedures and policy changes.
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
13. Undertake additional relevant duties as required.

Person Specification

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Ability to read, understand, and write 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 youth development and learning.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.