Youth Support Worker

Brook Street; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Induction & training

Career progression

25 days holidays

Fixed shifts

Alternate weekends off

Management support

Retention bonus

Job summary

Brook Street in the United Kingdom is seeking a Youth Support Worker to join our secure residential team in Glinton, Peterborough. You will support young people through challenges, help them build confidence, develop life skills and work toward a brighter future, with a 37-hour week and fixed shifts.

We provide full training, no prior care experience required, and a competitive salary (£26,210 - £29,801) with a £2,000 retention bonus.

Qualifications

• No care experience required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in a secure residential setting.
• Building positive and trusted relationships.
• Encouraging independence and life skills.
• Taking part in activities, education and daily routines.
• Acting as a positive role model.
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide high-quality care.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Right to work in UK

Job description

Youth Support Worker

Location: Glinton, Peterborough
Salary: £26,210 - £29,801 per year + £2,000 Retention Bonus
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week | Fixed Shifts
Full Training Provided | No Experience Required

Looking for a Career That Makes a Difference?

We're recruiting compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals to join our secure residential team as a Youth Support Worker.

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll support young people through challenges, help them build confidence, develop life skills and work towards a brighter future. Every day is different, and every day is an opportunity to make a real impact.

No Care Experience? No Problem.

Many successful Youth Support Workers join us from backgrounds such as:

• Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Children's Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Care Assistant
• Healthcare Assistant
• Nursery Practitioner
• Prison Officer
• Security Officer
• Police, Military or Emergency Services
• Customer Service
• Hospitality
• Retail

If you have the right attitude, we'll provide all the training you need.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting young people in a secure residential setting
• Building positive and trusted relationships
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Taking part in activities, education and daily routines
• Acting as a positive role model
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Working closely with colleagues to provide high-quality care
• Maintaining accurate records and reports

What We're Looking For

• A caring and resilient nature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• A genuine desire to help young people succeed
• Minimum age of 21 (required)
• Right to work in the UK

What's In It For You?

• Salary of £26,210 - £29,801
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• Additional sleep-in payments
• Full induction and training programme
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Fixed shifts for better work-life balance
• Alternate weekends off
• Supportive and experienced management team

Shift Patterns

• 7:30am - 4:30pm
• 1:00pm - 10:00pm

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