Residential Youth Worker

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to support young people in care. This role involves providing guidance and assistance in various settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with young individuals facing challenges. Full training and qualifications are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced and trainee workers. Join a casual team that often transitions into full-time positions, contributing positively to the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and write clear reports.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff.
• Support young people in managing their behavior using approved skills.
• Write accurate reports and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of teamwork

Knowledge of young people's development

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Relevant qualifications in youth work

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 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 and have diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should have the confidence, patience, and skill set to positively impact their lives.

Support tasks include assisting with meals, cleaning, education, shopping, and interacting with professionals such as social workers, probation officers, and police officers. You will also support young people in environments like classrooms, courts, and police stations.

A valid driving license is essential, as you will drive the unit car to destinations such as family contacts, schools, and social activities.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check and our induction program before placements are offered. To apply, send an updated CV to 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
3. Keep communication and information systems up to date
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
8. Write accurate reports and maintain records
9. Attend training and achieve relevant qualifications
10. Be reliable and punctual, following shift patterns
11. Stay updated with procedures and policies
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
13. Perform 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 follow service directions
• Reliability and high standard of work completion
• Willingness to participate in training and development
• Ability to follow work patterns and attend punctually
• Understanding of teamwork, health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Knowledge of young people's development and learning
• Awareness of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention