Youth Support Worker — Sleep-Ins, Growth Path & Impact

Cambian Group Plc; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend

Career progression

DBS fees covered

Supportive team

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Youth Support Worker for bank hours at Hatfield to help looked-after young people through daily independence and transition to adulthood. You will act as a consistent caring adult, supporting with housing, training and money matters while building trust and resilience.

Responsibilities include creating a nurturing home environment, planning shared activities, and listening to young people’s views. DBS clearance is required and sleep-ins are compensated.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Willingness to pursue related qualification and ongoing training.
• Must be a team player, able to support and be supported.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support each young person through daily independence challenges.
• Resource facilities around employment, training, housing, money matters.
• Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings.
• Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment.
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and young people.
• Create an environment that our young people feel a part of.
• Create opportunities for growth and thriving within the home.

Skills

Experience with youths

Team player

Excellent communication

Sleep-in shifts

Digital care records

Education

Desire to pursue related qualification

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

CareTech is seeking a Youth Support Worker for bank hours at Hatfield to help looked-after young people through daily independence and transition to adulthood. You will act as a consistent caring adult, supporting with housing, training and money matters while building trust and resilience.

Responsibilities include creating a nurturing home environment, planning shared activities, and listening to young people’s views. DBS clearance is required and sleep-ins are compensated.