Youth Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Specialist Childcare Workers to provide exceptional care to children and young people in a therapeutic environment. The role involves promoting good childcare practices and delivering trauma-informed care, with a focus on helping young individuals transition to successful adult lives. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Up to 33 days paid annual leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Occupational Sickness Scheme

Access to various offers and discounts

Recommend a friend scheme

Values Awards

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or be willing to work towards it.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma and its impact on young people.
• Be optimistic, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Promote good childcare practices by fostering a caring environment.
• Deliver trauma-informed care and support young people to stay safe.
• Prepare young people for successful adult lives.

Skills

Compassion

Optimism

Understanding of trauma

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Childcare Workers

Location: St Helens

Salary: £25,905 - £28,410 per annum (or pro-rata for part-time hours)

Contract: Full-Time, 39 hours per week, day and night shifts

Package: Competitive Terms and Conditions, including Pension, Life Assurance, and more.

About Us

This is a new residential provision focused on supporting children transitioning from a specialised secure environment. We provide a psychologically informed, therapeutic environment to help young people move from physical security to relational security, offering Residential Care, Education, and Health support.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated Specialist Childcare Workers to provide exceptional care to children and young people, treating them with dignity and respect. As a Specialist Childcare Worker, you will:

• Promote good childcare practices by fostering a caring environment in line with our home's purpose and core values.
• Deliver trauma-informed care, participating in the development of psychological formulations based on understanding trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
• Support young people to stay safe through relationships with staff rather than physical restrictions, using models of complex relational care.
• Prepare young people for successful adult lives by showing ambition, integrity, and compassion in your interactions.
  
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards it (funded through an accredited Apprenticeship).
• Be optimistic, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma and its impact on young people.
  
  

What We Offer

• Salary: £25,905 - £28,410 per annum (or pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Pension: Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance: Life Assurance Scheme
• Leave: Up to 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service (or pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Family Benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Sickness Scheme: Occupational Sickness Scheme
• Discounts: Access to various offers and discounts
• Referral Program: Recommend a friend scheme
• Recognition: Values Awards
• Training & Development: Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training, regular supervisions, and annual appraisals
• Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement
  
  

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

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