Trainee Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Youth Workers to support young people in care. This role involves providing guidance and assistance to individuals with complex needs in various settings. You will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment while engaging with young people aged 11 to 18. The position offers full training and opportunities for career advancement within the organization. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the ability to connect with youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess confidence, patience, and skills to work effectively with young people.
• Must complete an enhanced DBS check and induction program.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with tasks such as meal preparation and education.
• Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Understanding of youth development

Reliability and punctuality

Commitment to training and development

Education

DBS check

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 with full training and qualifications provided.

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behaviour 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 and have diverse disorders, behaviours, and needs. Candidates should possess confidence, patience, and skills to work effectively 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, supporting young people in environments such as classrooms, courts, and police stations.

A 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.

Please note that candidates 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. Stay updated with all communication and information systems
4. Participate actively in meetings
5. Support young people in managing their behaviour using approved skills
6. Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences
7. Protect service users from abuse from staff, visitors, or other service users
8. Write accurate reports and maintain 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 changes
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others
13. Undertake additional duties relevant to the role

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 go where service users go
• Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard
• Commitment to training and development
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance
• Understanding of effective teamwork
• Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people
• Knowledge of youth development and learning
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention