Weekend Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for Weekend Youth Support Workers to join their team. This role involves working with young people in residential care, providing essential support and guidance to help them thrive. Ideal candidates will possess life experience and a passion for making a positive impact. Comprehensive training will be provided, ensuring that you are well-equipped to handle the diverse needs of the youth. If you are flexible, reliable, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full accredited training

Supportive training department

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Candidates with life experience are encouraged to apply.
• Full accredited training provided including Child Protection and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to young people in care.
• Assist with meal preparation and social activities.

Skills

Confidence

Understanding

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Life Experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Weekend Youth Support Worker

We are recruiting 6 Weekend Youth Support Workers to work in Children's Residential Care Homes.

Our organization is unique in that we consider candidates who may not have the relevant qualifications or experience, as we have a dedicated training department that supports and trains individuals to succeed in this role. We believe that some of the best support workers are those with life experience who are seeking an opportunity to work within the care sector.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 21 who are in the care system for various reasons and have a range of disorders, behaviors, and needs. We require individuals with confidence, understanding, patience, and the skill set to work successfully with these young people and make a positive impact on their lives.

This position involves providing guidance, interaction, and support to children and young adults in residential, educational, or independent living settings, creating a safe environment that addresses their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

As part of your role, you will support service users throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping. Please note that this position does not require personal care.

We are seeking positive role models for children and young people.

We value flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals who wish to work in a specialist environment. We provide full accredited training and qualifications, including Team Teach, Child Protection, St Johns Ambulance First Aid, Understanding Sexualized Behaviour, Working with Self Harm, Cyberbullying, and Understanding Autism and ADHD.

Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check or provide a portable DBS, and successfully complete one of our induction programs before placements are offered, unless you are on the new national DBS database.