Youth Support Worker: Empowering Vulnerable Young People

Vetro Recruitment; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on shift

Weekly payments

Training TMVA/PMVA/PBM

Pension contributions

Career development

Prize draws

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker in Llandrindod Wells to assist vulnerable youths facing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and substance misuse. The role emphasizes fostering independence and wellbeing in a supportive setting.

The position involves working across activities and shifts, including weekends away, with pay offered weekly and opportunities for training and professional development. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Empathy, resilience, and a caring nature.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care setting.
• Restraint training (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day course.
• A valid UK Driving Licence.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in their day-to-day activities and interests, fostering independence and resilience.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to provide consistent support and engagement.
• Promoting the safety, health, and welfare of young people by adhering to care plans and guidelines.
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional and practical needs.
• Ensuring a safe environment by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care procedures and incident management.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

Driving licence

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker in Llandrindod Wells to assist vulnerable youths facing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and substance misuse. The role emphasizes fostering independence and wellbeing in a supportive setting.

The position involves working across activities and shifts, including weekends away, with pay offered weekly and opportunities for training and professional development. A UK driving licence is required.