Trainee Youth Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to support young people in residential homes. This role involves providing guidance and assistance to youth facing challenges, ensuring their emotional and social needs are met. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships. Comprehensive training is provided, with opportunities for full-time positions available after initial engagement. Join a dynamic team making a real difference in the lives of young individuals in care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and activities.
• Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Build professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of child development

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Relevant training in youth work

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting both experienced and non-experienced Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves working in children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings. We seek flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals eager to work in a specialist environment, where full training and qualifications are provided to suitable candidates.

Role Overview

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs, aiming to create an environment catering to their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 18, who have been placed into care for various reasons and have a range of disorders, behaviours, 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, police officers, and support 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.

Note: You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully finish one of our induction programmes before placements are offered.

Application Process

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

• Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff
• Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for young people and staff
• Keep all communication and information systems up to date
• Participate actively in meetings
• Support young people in managing their behaviour using approved skills
• Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences
• Protect service users from abuse by staff, visitors, or other service users
• Write accurate reports and maintain records for monitoring
• Attend all required training and achieve relevant qualifications
• Attend work reliably and punctually, following shift patterns
• Stay updated on procedures and policy changes
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
• 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 service directions
• Reliability and ability to complete tasks to a high standard
• Willingness to participate in training and development
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance
• Understanding of teamwork and health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Knowledge of child development and learning
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention