Youth Support Worker

Caretech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments (8–10 per month)

Welcome Bonus (£1,000)

Refer a Friend

Progression within the company

DBS cost covered

Job summary

CareTech in Gloucester is seeking a Youth Support Worker to provide consistent, caring support to young people in residential care, help them feel safe and valued, and act as a dependable adult role model.

You’ll support independence, listen to views, build positive relationships, and use Word, Outlook and electronic care recording systems to log daily progress; full training for Clearcare will be provided. A welcoming team, sleep-in payments, and progression opportunities accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player with a calm, supportive approach.
• IT literacy and ability to use standard software.

Responsibilities

• Support each young person and advocate for normal development.
• Be emotionally available to listen to views and feelings.
• Promote positive relationships in a nurturing environment.
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and youths.
• Document daily records using digital systems; training provided.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Tools

Clearcare

Word

Outlook

Job description

Youth Support Worker Location: Gloucester £30,890 to £31,700 per annum, inclusive of 8 to 10 sleep-in payments per month.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Extraordinary Days Every Day New Year, New Career

• Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care At Linx, you’re not just working

Furthermore as a Youth Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment

• these small interactions build trust and shape lives.

Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do As a Youth Support Worker you will have the opportunity to support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model.

This could include; Supporting them through the challenges of independence Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment Must be IT literate, especially with Word and Outlook for Emails Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home Who Are You We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference.

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager

• focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately.

Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member Desire to work towards related qualification and partake in ongoing training Must be a team player Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service What does our rota look like?

Each shift is 8am to 11pm

• Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am 3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off) Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments £500
• Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period £1000
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

This isn’t just a job

• it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

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