Residential Youth Support Worker

1 day ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Youth Support Worker to join our team at Shaw Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing social, emotional, and mental health support to young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day care and support to young people, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
  • Assist in daily routines, including daily living activities and medication administration as required.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and support for young people.
  • Organise and participate in recreational activities to promote socialisation and well-being.
  • Create a safe and welcoming environment that promotes positive relationships and emotional growth.
Requirements
  • Commitment to working a shift pattern, including sleep-in duties and overtime, Monday to Sunday.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What You'll Bring
  • Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.
  • A willingness to work towards or current qualification in QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
  • Previous experience providing emotional and behavioural support in a professional setting is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
  • The chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
  • Three weeks of off-the-job training with an extensive training course and support to prepare you for the role.
  • Funded opportunity to achieve QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
  • Continued professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Attendance bonus scheme offering earning potential of an additional £1400 per annum.
  • 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years' service).
  • Awards and Recognition - From Long Service Awards to Non-Absence Awards, we recognise the hard work and effort our people put and ensure we reward where we can.
  • Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment, and specialist treatment for yourself and your family members.
  • Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 24/7 access to support via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided. There is also an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times.
  • Refer a Friend scheme - employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us.
  • Shopping, Cinema, and Holiday discounts - you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme - A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling.
  • Subsidised days out and activities with our young.
  • Meals included during shifts.

Please note:

  • All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (Shaw Trust will cover the cost of this check), and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.
  • Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
  • Ofsted regulations outline that support workers working with children and young people must be 3 years older than the oldest young person within the home, e.g., if a young person in the home was turning 18, you would need to be 21 at a minimum.
  • We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.

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