Trainee Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is looking for dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people aged 11 to 18 in care, providing essential support and guidance in various settings. With comprehensive training provided, you will help create a nurturing environment that addresses the emotional, social, and developmental needs of the youth. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this position could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in care settings.
• Ability to produce clear reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and activities.
• Build strong relationships with service users and staff.
• Participate in training and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of health and safety

Reliability and punctuality

Willingness to participate in training

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting experienced and trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The roles involve working in children’s residential homes and independent living settings. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals eager 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. The goal is 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 and have a range of disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should have the confidence, patience, and skills to work successfully with these young people and positively impact 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 need to drive the unit car to destinations like family contacts, school, and social activities.

Please note that an enhanced DBS check and successful completion of our induction program are required before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV. An application pack will be provided by 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 by staff, visitors, or other service users.
8. Write accurate reports for reviews and maintain records for monitoring.
9. Attend all required 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 duties relevant to the role as required.

Person Specification

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports.
• Effective communication skills with young people.
• Willingness to participate in all activities and go where service users want to go.
• Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard.
• 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 how young people develop and learn.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.