Youth Transition & Independence Coach

Horizon Care Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard discounts

Bluelight card

MyGym discounts

28 days holiday

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

CPD opportunities

Induction programme

SHINE training program

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Supportive management

Job summary

Horizon Care and Education in Derby is seeking a Youth Support Worker to help young people move towards independent living. The role includes emotional support, developing plans, and facilitating access to education and employment.

You will work with vulnerable young people, ensuring safeguarding and risk management while collaborating with professionals. A driving license is desirable and shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to be empathetic and resilient.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people.
• Develop and review support plans with safeguarding and risk management.
• Help young people access education, training, and employment.
• Manage properties and liaise with professionals.
• Support development of independent living skills.

Skills

Youth support

Safeguarding

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Driving license

Job description

Horizon Care and Education in Derby is seeking a Youth Support Worker to help young people move towards independent living. The role includes emotional support, developing plans, and facilitating access to education and employment.

You will work with vulnerable young people, ensuring safeguarding and risk management while collaborating with professionals. A driving license is desirable and shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.