Youth Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization in Peterborough is seeking Youth / Residential Support Workers to provide care and support to young people in a residential setting. The role includes helping develop life skills and confidence, with training provided to ensure you succeed. Join a supportive team with set shifts and the opportunity to make a real impact every day. We're looking for caring, reliable individuals aged 21+, with no prior experience needed.

Benefits

£26,210 - £29,801 salary

£2,000 annual retention bonus

Full training & induction

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Stable, set shifts

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or older.
• Caring and patient attitude.
• Reliable and motivated to support young people.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for young people in a residential setting.
• Be a consistent, positive role model.
• Help develop confidence and independence.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

Reliable

Motivated

Job description

Residential Support Worker / Youth Support Worker

Location: Glinton, Peterborough

Salary: £26,210 - £29,801 + £2,000 bonus

Contract: 37 hours per week | Set shifts | Secure children's residential setting

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Full Training Provided - No Experience Needed

Looking for a meaningful career where you’re fully trained, supported, and can truly make a difference?

Whether you’ve worked in customer service, education, youth work, community roles, hospitality, retail, or care, or you’re ready for a complete career change, this could be the role for you.

Join our friendly, supportive team as a Youth / Residential Support Worker, helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported as they build confidence and life skills. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to build a long‑term career supporting young people, even if you’ve never worked in care before.

What We Offer

• £26,210 - £29,801 salary (including shift allowance)
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• Additional sleep‑in allowance
• Full training & induction - no experience needed
• Ongoing career development and support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Stable, set shifts for better work‑life balance

Shift Pattern

• Fixed shifts: 7:30am‑4:30pm or 1:00pm‑10:00pm
• Alternate weekends off

Your Role as a Youth / Residential Support Worker

• Support and care for young people in a residential setting
• Be a consistent, positive adult role model
• Help develop confidence, independence, and everyday life skills
• Take part in activities and daily routines
• Work as part of a professional, supportive team

Who We’re Looking For

• Aged 21+ (legal requirement)
• Caring, patient, and resilient
• Comfortable with an active role (training provided)
• Reliable and motivated to support young people

Experience in care or safeguarding is welcome but not essential.

No experience needed. Full training provided. Real impact every day.

Apply now to begin your career as a Youth / Residential Support Worker.