Youth Support Worker

Horizon Care & Education; Hyde; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Placed Youth Support Worker

Salary: Up to £28,288 per annum to include 2 sleep in's per week. 3 Days on including 2 sleeps 4 off shift pattern

Hours: Full time Days plus sleeps

Location: Hyde, Manchester

Please note a Full UK driving licence is desirable for this role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in providing essential support to young people aged 16 to 18 in supported accommodation. This role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 10 PM plus sleep ins, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support and guidance to young residents, fostering a positive and safe living environment.
• Engage in effective communication to build trust and rapport, enabling residents to express their needs and aspirations.
• Handle challenging situations with patience and resilience, ensuring the well-being of all individuals in your care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records, documenting interactions and progress to support safeguarding and effective service delivery.

Qualities Required:

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, fostering an open dialogue with young people.
• Commitment and Reliability: A dedicated approach to your role, ensuring consistent support and presence for the residents.
• Outcome-Driven Mindset: Focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people, empowering them to reach their full potential.
• Ability to Handle Challenges: Experience working with challenging behaviours, demonstrating problem-solving skills and emotional resilience.
• Lone Working Capability: Comfortable working independently, while adhering to safeguarding protocols and maintaining a professional standard of care.

How you'll be rewarded:

• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme
• Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people by providing the support they need to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. If you possess the qualities we seek and are passionate about supporting young individuals, we would love to hear from you!