Youth Support Worker – Change Lives in Southampton

Polaris Community; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Meals on duty

Exchange discount

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Clinical supervision

Therapeutic support

Job summary

Budwood Limited, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking caring and motivated Support Workers to join our supported accommodation team in Southampton. You’ll help young people, build relationships and support their potential, with full training provided from day one.

We will support you with a 38.5-hour week on a rotating shift pattern, including 24-hour shifts with a paid sleep-in. A supportive team environment, career progression and wellbeing support are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare, health and social care or be willing to work towards it.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Friendly, with strong listening and communication skills when speaking with children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines.
• Build positive relationships and be a trusted adult.
• Help them develop confidence, life skills and independence.
• Keep them safe, supported and encouraged every day.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare/health and social care

Job description

Budwood Limited, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking caring and motivated Support Workers to join our supported accommodation team in Southampton. You’ll help young people, build relationships and support their potential, with full training provided from day one.

We will support you with a 38.5-hour week on a rotating shift pattern, including 24-hour shifts with a paid sleep-in. A supportive team environment, career progression and wellbeing support are among the benefits.