Trainee Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking compassionate Residential Youth Workers to support young people in residential homes. This rewarding role involves providing guidance and assistance to children aged 11 to 18 with complex needs. As a key member of the team, you will foster positive relationships, promote safety, and ensure a nurturing environment. With comprehensive training and the opportunity for full-time positions, this role is perfect for those eager to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable youth. Join a dedicated team and help create a brighter future for young individuals.

Qualifications

• Must complete an enhanced DBS check and induction program.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with tasks like meal prep and education.
• Build strong relationships with service users and staff.
• Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build professional relationships

Understanding of young people's development

Patience and confidence

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Induction program completion

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting experienced and trainee 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.

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behavior and complex needs, 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. The role requires confidence, patience, and skills to 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 driving license is essential, as you will need to drive the unit car to destinations like family contacts, school, and social activities.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check and successfully finish an induction program before placements are offered. To apply, send an updated CV to 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 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 and maintain records for monitoring purposes
9. Attend all required training and achieve relevant qualifications
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern
11. Stay informed about procedures and policy updates
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
13. Perform any additional duties relevant to the role

Person Specification

• Ability to build professional relationships with young people
• Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports
• Effective communication skills with young people in various ways
• Willingness to go where service users want to go and participate in activities
• Reliability and high standards in task completion
• 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
• Knowledge of young people's development and learning
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention