Trainee Youth Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join their casual team. This role involves providing essential support and guidance to young people with complex needs, ensuring their safety and well-being in residential settings. You will engage with young individuals aged 11 to 18, assisting them with daily tasks and fostering a nurturing environment. The position requires a valid driving license and a commitment to ongoing training and development. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in your community.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and write clear reports.
• Understanding of health, safety, and welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with service users.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for young people.
• Support young people in managing their behavior.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Reliability in completing tasks

Understanding of youth development

Willingness to participate in training

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work

Job description

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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 possess confidence, patience, and the skill set to work effectively with these young people and positively impact their lives.

As part of your duties, you will support young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, education, and shopping. Interaction with professionals like social workers, probation officers, and police officers is also required, 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 and transport young people to destinations like family contacts, school, and social activities.

Please note that you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete one of our induction programs before any placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Most 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 and keep records for monitoring purposes
9. Attend training and achieve qualifications relevant to the role
10. Arrive punctually and follow a set shift pattern
11. Stay updated with procedures and policy changes
12. Ensure health and safety of 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 write clear reports
• Effective communication skills with young people
• Willingness to participate in all activities and accompany young people as needed
• 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
• Understanding of youth development and learning
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention