Youth Offender Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Residential Care Worker for a secure children's home in Bristol. The role involves supporting young offenders aged 10-18, requiring emotional resilience and experience in care or justice settings. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and robust training opportunities.

Benefits

Secure Unit Allowance of £2,500

Approximately £1,400 for weekend and bank holiday work

On-site meals with the young people

Fully funded training and professional development

Local authority benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in Children’s Homes, Care Leavers, Youth Justice.
• Transferable experience from Prison Officer, Probation Officer, Youth Offending, or Custodial Services.
• Understanding of safeguarding, secure or prison environments.

Responsibilities

• Work in a secure children's home providing care to young offenders.
• Manage emotionally challenging behavior and ensure safety.
• Support young people aged 10-18 referred by the Youth Custody Service.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Physical resilience

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Residential Care Worker

Do you have experience working with young people in care or in the justice system? Are you interested in working with young offenders? Are you emotionally and physically resilient?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have an opportunity available with the local authority to work in a secure children's home as a Residential Care Worker.

The unit is a secure children's home providing care and support to young people aged 10-18 referred by the Youth Custody Service, including Youth Offenders.

The environment can be tense and anxiety-provoking, with some young people presenting physically threatening behaviour. Surveillance cameras are in use in most areas for safety.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £27,334
• Secure Unit Allowance of £2,500 per annum
• Additional approx. £1,400 for Weekend and Bank Holiday work
• OTE of £31,000
• Rotating hours between 7.30am-10.30pm and alternate weekends - No nights or sleep-ins
• On-site meals usually eaten with the young people
• Local authority benefits
• Fully funded training and professional development

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with young people in Children’s Homes, Care Leavers, Youth Justice
• Or transferable experience from Prison Officer, Probation Officer, Youth Offending, or Custodial Services
• Understanding of safeguarding, secure or prison environments
• Emotional and physical resilience to handle aggressive behaviour and restraints

If you're seeking a role in a secure service, apply now!