Trainee Youth Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is looking for Experienced and Trainee Residential Youth Workers to provide care for young individuals in challenging environments. This role involves supporting and empowering youths aged 11 to 18 through daily tasks while facilitating positive interactions and maintaining safety. Comprehensive training will be provided, fostering career progression within the organization.

Qualifications

• Confidence, patience, and relevant skill set are essential.
• Commitment to training and development is required.
• Willingness to work in diverse environments and handle various needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, guidance, and support to young people.
• Assist with daily tasks including meal prep, cleaning, and education.
• Write accurate reports and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of teamwork

Knowledge of equal opportunities

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting Experienced and Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The roles involve working in 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 position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behaviors and complex needs in 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. Therefore, confidence, patience, and the right skill set are essential to make a positive impact on their lives.

As part of your role, 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 will also be required, including supporting young people in environments like 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 such as family contacts, school, and social activities.

Please note that an enhanced DBS check and successful completion of one of our induction programs are required before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Many of our casual team members are offered full-time positions within 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 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 purposes.
• Attend all required training and achieve relevant qualifications.
• Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern.
• Stay updated with procedures and policy changes.
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
• Undertake additional duties relevant to the role.

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 follow service directions.
• Reliability and high standards in completing tasks.
• Commitment to training and development.
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
• Understanding of teamwork, health, safety, and welfare of young people.
• Awareness of child development and learning.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.