Trainee Youth Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is looking for Support Workers to join their team in a residential setting for children and young adults aged 11 to 25. You will help create a safe, supportive environment while working flexible shifts. Full training is provided for all successful candidates, ensuring that you can confidently support young people in need.

Benefits

Full training and qualifications provided

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Natural attributes to work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under strict guidelines and pressure.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in day-to-day activities.
• Create a stable and safe environment for children.
• Assist in household tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Record keeping

Job description

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Fulbridge are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious Support Workers to join our experienced team of Residential Childrens Workers. With a wide range of day and night shifts available – we are offering the opportunity to work flexible hours suited to your availability.

A sensitive, caring and professional approach is required for this role in order to maintain our high quality of care and person-centred approach. You will be working in close contact with children and young Adults between the ages of 11 to 25 years who have been placed in the care system and come from a diverse range of complex and difficult backgrounds. The day to day routines will vary from taking the young people to education, appointments, shopping and leisure activities as well as household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

You would be helping to create a happy, stable and safe environment for the young people to live and develop within. You will be an integral part of supporting the well-being of the children and young Adults in care.

Experience in this field and related qualifications are not essential as full training will be provided. It’s important that you are confident in your ability to work in a sensitive and professional manner with both the young people and core staff team.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for individuals who possess the natural attributes required to work in this highly demanding but equally rewarding environment.

• You need to be able to work within strict guidelines
• Be a strong team player with ability to show initiative – all whilst remaining calm
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have a sensitive, professional approach
• Be reliable and dependable
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have good record keeping skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full training and qualifications are offered to successful candidates including Team Teach; Child Protection; CPD Certified First Aid; Understanding Sexualised Behaviour; Working with Self Harm and Understanding Autism and ADHD

Fulbridge as an accredited training provider with over 10 years’ experience at the forefront of providing the best staff within the Children’s Care Sector can train the right individuals to work confidently within the young people’s residential settings. We can offer you a range of benefits including the first steps you need to start your new career, ensuring you are fully equipped to support the young people to the best of your abilities and making sure you meet their needs.