Trainee Youth Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Youth Workers to support young people in care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals aged 11 to 18, providing guidance and support in various settings. Candidates will receive full training and qualifications, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle the challenges of working with diverse behaviors and needs. If you are reliable, flexible, and eager to contribute positively to the lives of young people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in care or similar settings.
• Ability to produce clear reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and activities.
• Build strong relationships and maintain a safe environment.
• Engage with professionals and participate in meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of young people's development

Reliability and punctuality

Willingness to engage 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 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. 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 diverse 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, and support young people in environments like 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 such as 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. An application pack will be provided by 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 for reviews and maintain written 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 informed about procedures and policy updates
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
13. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned

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 go
• Reliability and high standards in completing tasks
• Willingness to engage in training and development
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance
• Understanding of effective teamwork
• Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Understanding of young people's development and learning
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention