Trainee Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; 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 to young people in residential homes, fostering a nurturing environment that addresses their diverse needs. Successful candidates will engage with young individuals aged 11 to 18, helping them navigate their daily challenges while promoting their emotional and social well-being. Full training is provided, and many team members transition to full-time roles within months. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks and activities.
• Build strong professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Behavior Management

Education

DBS Check

Induction Program Completion

Job description

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Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting both experienced and non-experienced Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves 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 behavior and complex needs in residential or independent living settings. 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, with a range of disorders, behaviors, and needs. Candidates should possess confidence, patience, and the 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.

Please note that you will be required to 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, and our recruitment team will forward an application pack. Many 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 for reviews and maintain records for monitoring.
9. Attend all required training and aim to achieve relevant qualifications.
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern.
11. Stay updated on procedures and policy changes.
12. Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.
13. Perform any other relevant duties as required.

Person Specification

• Ability to form professional relationships with young people.
• Ability to read, understand, and write clear reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people in various ways.
• Willingness to participate in all activities and go where service users go.
• Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.
• Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
• Understanding of effective teamwork.
• Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people.
• Knowledge of young people's development and learning.
• Understanding of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention.