Youth Support Worker

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's residential provider in Nottingham is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support children and young people aged 7-18 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role involves working in a therapeutic environment, providing a safe and respectful space for children. Ideal candidates have experience with young people facing challenges and flexibility in working hours. Competitive hourly rates and ongoing support are offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with EBD and SEMH.
• Ability to provide therapeutic support.
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support in a therapeutic environment.
• Help create a safe and respectful space for children.
• Support children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Skills

Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E.

Flexibility with shifts

Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Overview

East Midlands / temporary / £13.69 - £18.00 per hour Sleep Bonus. TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children’s residential provider in the heart of Nottingham to recruit a Residential Support Worker / RSW. The residential home supports 2 to 7 children and young people aged 7–18 with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties), SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health), or complex trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support to children and young people in a therapeutic environment.
• Work on a full-time basis with a 2 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Support a child-focused ethos and help ensure children feel safe, secure, heard, and respected.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E.
• Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma.
• Flexibility with shifts.

Benefits and what you can expect

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

Staff are paid on a PAYE basis to ensure correct Tax and National Insurance; no admin charges deducted from pay.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we will be in touch regarding this opportunity.

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CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

Additional information

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.