Trainee Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking non-experienced Trainee 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. Full training will be provided, including qualifications in Child Protection and Working with Self Harm. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Effective communication skills with young people.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with meal preparation and education.
• Build strong professional relationships with service users.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Reliability

Understanding of youth development

Ability to read and write clear reports

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting non-experienced Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves working in children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals interested in working within a specialist environment. Full training and qualifications, including Team Teach, Child Protection, and Working with Self Harm, will be provided to the right candidates.

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs, aiming to create an environment that supports 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, behaviours, and needs. The role requires confidence, patience, and skills to work effectively with these young people and positively impact their lives.

Responsibilities include supporting young people with meal preparation, cleaning, education, and shopping. You will also interact with professionals such as Social Workers, Probation Officers, and Police Officers, and support young people in environments like classrooms, courts, and police stations.

A 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 complete an induction program before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV. An application pack will be provided by 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 all communication and information systems up to date
4. Participate actively in meetings
5. Support young people in managing their behaviour using approved skills
6. Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences
7. Protect service users from abuse
8. Write accurate reports and keep records for monitoring
9. Attend training and achieve relevant qualifications
10. Attend work reliably and punctually following a set shift pattern
11. Stay updated with 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 follow directions
• Reliability and high standards in completing tasks
• 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