Trainee Youth Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is recruiting Trainee Residential Youth Workers in Birmingham. This role involves providing essential care and support to young people aged 11-16 in various settings. Full training and qualifications are provided, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress to full-time contracts within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Driving license advantageous.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to complete an induction programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, guidance, interaction, and support to children.
• Assist with meal preparation, education, and shopping.
• Support children with daily tasks.

Skills

Confidence

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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We are recruiting Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our team to work in children’s residential care homes and Independent Living settings.

You will be working with young people aged 11 to 16 who have been placed into the care system for numerous reasons with an array of disorders, behaviours and needs and therefore require individuals who have the confidence, patience and skill set to successfully work with these children and make a positive impact on their lives.

Position involves providing security, guidance, interaction and support to children within residential or independent living setting with the intention of creating an environment that caters for a young person’s intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional needs.

In this role you will be part of a team to support the children throughout the day with basic tasks as supporting with meal preparation, education and shopping.

Please note we are looking for flexible, reliable and interactive individuals that want to work within a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided to the right candidates.

A driving license is advantages for this position as you will often be asked to drive the unit car and take the young person (s) to destinations such as family contacts, school and social activities.

We are looking for individuals who are looking to work full-time and part-time hours within a zero hour contract with the focus of progressing to full-time contracts.

Please note that you would be required to complete an enhanced DBS with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete one of our induction programmes prior to any placements being offered unless you are on the new national DBS database.

Shifts patterns available are:

8am – 11pm
8am + Sleep
3pm – 11pm
11pm – 8am (Waking Night)