Youth Support Worker Full Time

CareTech Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a full-time Youth Support Worker in Hatfield. The role involves supporting vulnerable young people aged 16-18, advocating for their development, and fostering a nurturing environment. With a commitment to safeguarding, the position includes a structured rota and multiple rewards, including a comprehensive induction program.

Benefits

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Free DBS check

Company Pension scheme

Supportive team

CareTech Foundation grants

Employee Assistance Program

Bespoke induction programme

Qualifications

• Support young people's independence and emotional needs.
• Promote positive relationships and create a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through challenges of independence.
• Engage in shared activities and ensure a positive living environment.

Skills

IT literacy

Emotional availability

Relationship building

Tools

Word

Outlook

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Youth Support Worker Full Time, Hatfield

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Youth Support Worker Full Time 36 hours per week
Sleep-ins form part of your role and offer an additional £67.50 per sleep in

Who are Linx 16 Plus?

Linx 16 plus is supported accommodation for young people between 16-18 years. We are newly registered with Ofsted and we are excited and passionate to offer supported accommodation to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.

What is the role?

As a Youth Support Worker you will have the opportunity to support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include;

• Supporting them through the challenges of independence
• Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings
• Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment
• Must be IT literate, especially with Word and Outlook for Emails
• Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people
• Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of
• Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home

What does our rota look like?

Each shift, 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am
3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off)

Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps

Rewards and Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Free DBS check
• Company Pension scheme
• Supportive and welcoming team
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust induction programme bespoke to you and your learning style

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.