Support Worker Youth

CareTech Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization in Hatfield is seeking a full-time Youth Support Worker. This role involves providing support and advocating for young people to help them navigate the challenges of independence. You will engage in creating a positive environment and build trusting relationships. The position includes comprehensive training, a £500 welcome bonus, and potential for career advancement. You will join a dedicated team committed to the welfare of vulnerable young individuals.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

£500 Welcome Bonus

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people through challenges of independence.
• Effective communication skills to listen and respond to young people's views.
• Capacity to promote a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people as they develop and gain independence.
• Create a positive atmosphere within the home.
• Engage in fun activities with young people.

Skills

Emotional availability

IT literacy (Word, Outlook)

Relationship building

Creative engagement

Job description

Youth Support Worker Full Time 36 hours per week

Sleep-ins form part of your role and offer an additional £67.50 per sleep in

Who are Linx 16 Plus?

Linx 16 plus is supported accommodation for young people between 16-18 years. We are newly registered with Ofsted and we are excited and passionate to offer supported accommodation to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.

What is the role?

As a Youth Support Worker you will have the opportunity to support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include;

• Supporting them through the challenges of independence
• Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings
• Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment
• Must be IT literate, especially with Word and Outlook for Emails
• Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people
• Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of
• Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home

What does our rota look like?

Each shift, 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am

3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off)

Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps

Rewards and Benefits

• Comprehensive training including a paid induction followed by shadow shifts with a senior member of staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
• You will complete your hours over fewer days of the week leaving you with more days off per week
• Career development to Senior Youth Support Worker if this is a career path you would like to explore
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee assistance programme with the opportunity to apply for grants
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS check of course

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS / PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.