Youth Development Worker

2 days ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Polaris Community invites applications from experienced Youth Development Workers to join our residential team at Bayview. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and support to young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

Job Summary

You will be working in one of our family-friendly children's homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who are dedicated to supporting our ethos and helping guide young people towards success.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with the children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care.
  • Ensure adherence to Ofsted standards and company policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of care plans that meet the individual needs of each young person.

We offer a competitive salary of £23,500 per annum, plus up to £7,280 in sleep-in payments (average of 6-8 sleep-ins per month at £80 per sleep-in). Other benefits include regular supervisions, company pension, access to our employee discount scheme, and comprehensive training programme.

Essential Requirements
  • Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People or equivalent qualification.
  • Full UK driving license required.


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