Youth Support & Development Worker

New Bridge School; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Horizons is seeking a dedicated team member to support young people in a residential or educational setting. You will monitor progress, prepare activities, assist with displays and maintain resources to enable development.

You will accompany learners on community visits, participate in meetings, and pursue personal development through training and performance reviews. A respectful, confidential approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of young people’s progress and report to the keyworker.
• Prepare environment as directed for activities and clear afterwards.
• Assist with display of young people’s work.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed and assist young people in their use.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Self-develop through training and other learning activities including performance management as required.
• Accompany young people on visits, trips and activities in and around the community as required.
• To undertake such other duties as is commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. Undertake personal care tasks in a dignified and respectful manner and to a high standard.
• Maintain contact with carers, families and professionals where appropriate.
• Assist the young people to maximize their potential and achieve their individual agreed targets, promoting their self-esteem and enabling them to become as independent as possible.
• To observe confidentiality with regards to the young people.
• To be aware of and comply with the policies and procedures of New Bridge Horizons.
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with young people, being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Ensure that medication is administered and recorded as instructed and in accordance with the service’s guidelines.
• Supervise and support young people, ensuring their safety and that all young people have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Promote positive values and attitudes. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents whilst encouraging young people to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in line with the centre’s established policies.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all young people by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities.
• Provide feedback on young people’s personal needs as appropriate and undertake record keeping as required.
• To work as a member of the team and contribute to the development of the service, in line with the ethics of New Bridge Horizons.
• Support key workers in managing young people’s behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Support young people to understand instructions.

Job description

New Bridge Horizons is seeking a dedicated team member to support young people in a residential or educational setting. You will monitor progress, prepare activities, assist with displays and maintain resources to enable development.

You will accompany learners on community visits, participate in meetings, and pursue personal development through training and performance reviews. A respectful, confidential approach is essential.