Trainee Youth Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join their casual team. This rewarding role involves providing essential support to young people in residential settings, focusing on their emotional, social, and educational needs. You will engage with diverse individuals, building trust and helping them navigate their challenges. Full training and qualifications will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in care or similar settings.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and activities.
• Build strong professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to Form Professional Relationships

Reliability

Understanding of Health and Safety

Willingness to Participate in Training

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting Experienced and Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team in our clients' children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals who want 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 within residential or independent living settings, aiming 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, with diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Therefore, confidence, patience, and the right skill set are essential to work successfully with these young people and make a positive impact on their lives.

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

A valid driving license is essential, as you will be required to drive the unit car and transport young people to destinations like family contacts, school, and social activities.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete one of our induction programs before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Many of our casual team members are offered full-time positions within the first three months.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for young people and staff.
3. Keep all 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 from staff, visitors, or other service users.
8. Write accurate reports for reviews and maintain written records for monitoring.
9. Attend all required training and aim to achieve relevant qualifications.
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern.
11. Stay informed about procedures and policy changes.
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
13. Perform any additional relevant duties as required.

Person Specification:

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce clear, accurate reports.
• Effective communication skills with young people in various ways.
• Willingness to participate in all activities and go where service users go.
• Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.
• Ability to follow work patterns and attend punctually.
• Understanding of effective teamwork.
• Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people.
• Knowledge of how young people develop and learn.
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.