Youth Support Worker - Shape Futures in Residential Care

Caretech Supplies LLC; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Welcome bonus £500

Refer a Friend £1000

Progression support

DBS cost covered

Home from home team environment

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Gloucester to provide consistent care and advocacy for young people in residential care. Your role includes supporting independence, listening to their views, and promoting positive relationships in a nurturing home.

You will work with a team, use digital care records daily (Clearcare is preferred), and participate in ongoing training to enhance outcomes for the young people we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth or residential care settings preferred.
• Comfort using electronic care recording systems daily.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support each young person and act as a consistent caring adult role model.
• Assist with independence challenges and emotional support.
• Build positive relationships in a nurturing home environment.
• Plan and engage shared activities for the team and young people.
• Maintain daily documentation using digital systems.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Care recording systems

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

CareTech is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Gloucester to provide consistent care and advocacy for young people in residential care. Your role includes supporting independence, listening to their views, and promoting positive relationships in a nurturing home.

You will work with a team, use digital care records daily (Clearcare is preferred), and participate in ongoing training to enhance outcomes for the young people we serve.