Trainee Youth Worker

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join their casual team. This role involves supporting young people aged 11 to 18 in residential settings, providing guidance and interaction to help them thrive. Full training will be provided, including essential qualifications in child protection and behavior management. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on young lives. If you are flexible, reliable, and passionate about helping others, this opportunity could lead to a rewarding career in social care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must complete an enhanced DBS check and induction program.
• Full training will be provided, including Team Teach and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to form professional relationships

Reliability

Understanding of young people's development

Willingness to participate in training

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting non-experienced Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves working in children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings in Gedney and surrounding areas. We seek flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals interested in working within a specialist environment. Full training and qualifications, including Team Teach, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Child Protection, and Working with Self Harm, will be provided to the right candidates.

The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behavior 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. Candidates should possess 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, 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.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete an induction program before placements are offered.

If interested, please send an updated CV. An application pack will be forwarded from 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, acknowledging 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 shift patterns.
11. Stay informed about procedures and policy updates.
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
13. Undertake additional duties relevant to the role.

Person Specification

1. Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
2. Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports.
3. Effective communication skills with young people.
4. Willingness to participate in all activities and follow service directions.
5. Reliability and high standards in completing tasks.
6. Willingness to participate in training and development.
7. Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
8. Understanding of effective teamwork.
9. Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people.
10. Understanding of young people’s development and learning.
11. Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.