Trainee Youth Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is looking for Experienced and Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join their team in providing care and support to young people aged 11 to 18 in residential and independent living settings. The role involves creating a supportive environment, assisting with daily tasks, and working with various professionals. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to form relationships, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and write clear reports.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance.

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with service users.
• Support young people with tasks such as meal preparation and education.
• Ensure health and safety of yourself and others.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of young people's development

Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare

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 eager to work in a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided.

The role involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behavior and complex needs within residential or independent living settings. The goal is to create an environment that caters to the young person’s 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, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should have the confidence, patience, and skills 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 finish one of our induction programs before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV, and our recruitment team will forward an application pack. Many 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
• Keep all communication and information systems up to date
• Participate actively in meetings
• Support young people in managing their behavior 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 set shift patterns
• Stay updated with procedures and policy changes
• Ensure health and safety of yourself and others
• Perform any other 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 go where service users go and participate in activities
• Reliability and high standards in completing tasks
• Willingness to participate in training and development
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance
• Understanding of effective teamwork
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Understanding of young people's development and learning
• Awareness of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention