Senior Youth Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Youth Support Worker, der leidenschaftlich daran interessiert ist, das Leben junger Menschen zu verändern. In dieser Schlüsselrolle unterstützen Sie ein engagiertes Team und helfen, positive Veränderungen im Leben von 10- bis 18-Jährigen mit komplexen Bedürfnissen zu bewirken. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Leitung des Teams, die Förderung emotionaler Resilienz und die Schaffung bedeutungsvoller Erfahrungen. Wenn Sie eine Herausforderung suchen und einen echten Unterschied machen möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Generöse Urlaubsregelung

Vollfinanzierte Qualifikationen und Schulungen

Karrierefortschritt

Persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit jungen Menschen in einer Wohnumgebung.
• Fähigkeit zur Unterstützung von jungen Menschen mit komplexen emotionalen Bedürfnissen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Unterstützung eines Teams von Pflegekräften.
• Förderung des emotionalen Wohlbefindens und der Unabhängigkeit junger Menschen.

Skills

Empathie

Führungskompetenz

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Resilienz

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

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Senior Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People

£30,151 - £32,020 | Total average earnings incl. Secure Allowance: £36,561 - £38,605

Shift work incl. weekends and bank holidays

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people?

We're looking for a

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People

Leeds | Permanent

£30,151 - £32,020 | Total average earnings incl. Secure Allowance: £36,561 - £38,605

Shift work incl. weekends and bank holidays

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people?

We're looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker who's not only experienced and resilient but also passionate about helping children and young people turn their lives around.

At our Secure Children's Home in Leeds, you'll take a lead role in guiding a dedicated care team, supporting 10 to 18-year-olds with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Whether placed with us for their own safety or due to court proceedings, each young person deserves the chance to heal, grow, and thrive - and that journey starts with people like you.

What You'll Be Doing

Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you'll be more than a support worker - you'll be a mentor, coach, and positive role model. You'll:

• Lead and support a team of care practitioners to deliver safe, trauma-informed care
• Help shape young lives through restorative practice and daily engagement
• Work alongside the Team Manager to ensure operational excellence and best practice
• Manage staff performance, recruitment, and professional development
• Promote emotional well-being, education, and independence among our young people
• Oversee key working and risk management to protect and empower those in our care
• Create engaging activities and meaningful daily experiences for young people
  
  

Who We're Looking For

We want people who genuinely care and aren't afraid of a challenge. You'll need to be:

• Empathetic and resilient, with a natural ability to connect with young people
• A confident leader, ready to supervise staff and drive positive change
• Self-aware and reflective, able to recognise your impact on others
• Adaptable, with the flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends
  
  

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a residential childcare setting
• Ability to support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Supervisory experience and a passion for mentoring others
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or willingness to complete - we'll fund it!)
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary + secure allowance & enhancements for sleep-ins/weekends
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Clear career progression into senior roles and management
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference, every single day
  
  

Our mission?

To help young people develop the attitudes, skills, and emotional resilience they need to lead safe, fulfilling lives - free from harm, exploitation, and offending.

Are you ready to be part of that mission? Apply now and be the change a young person needs.

Apply today and help shape a brighter future.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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