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Youth Support Worker
Job summary
A leading social care provider is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Newton Aycliffe to provide specialist care and guidance to young people facing challenges. In this role, you'll act as a keyworker, offering consistency and support while promoting personal growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving young lives, strong communication skills, and a calm, empathetic demeanor. This position offers a competitive salary package along with various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Passion for improving young lives.
- Previous care experience is helpful, but full training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships and provide emotional support.
- Safeguard and challenge young people appropriately.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Create care plans and progress reports.
- Lead educational, recreational, and physical activities.
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
Skills
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary: £30,024 – £33,669 plus allowances, enhanced hours, and sleep‑in payments (total package: £37,449 – £41,858)
- Competitive Salary: £30,024 – £41,858 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
- Secure Unit Allowance (5%)
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Sleep‑in allowance (paid monthly)
- Durham County Council Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years)
- Full training and induction
- Discounted gym membership & Dell IT discounts
- Employee Assistance Scheme for well‑being
As a Youth Support Worker, you'll provide specialist care and guidance to young people facing complex challenges. You'll act as a keyworker, offering consistency, support, and advocacy while promoting safety and personal growth.
- Build positive relationships and provide emotional support
- Safeguard and challenge young people appropriately
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records
- Create care plans and progress reports
- Lead educational, recreational, and physical activities
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Weekdays: Monday‑Friday (7:30 am – 2:45 pm / 2:15 pm – 11:00 pm)
Fortnightly weekends: Saturday & Sunday (8:00 am – 1:15 pm / 1:15 pm – 11:00 pm)
- Passion for improving young lives
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Calm, empathetic approach to challenging situations
- Flexibility and a positive attitude
- Previous care experience is helpful, but full training is provided
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