Senior Youth Support Worker

**Join Our Team as a Trauma-Informed Senior Youth Support Worker**

**Location**: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

**Salary**: £27,758 - £30,275 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential between £30,275 - £33,992 (inclusive of on average 1 sleep in per week & your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum).

**Shift Pattern**: Earlies/Late/Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational schedule

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of a team that provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children who have experienced trauma? If so, we want to hear from you

At Homes2Inspire, we are dedicated to creating a brighter future for the young people in our care. As a Residential Youth Support Worker in our children's homes, you will be a key part of a close-knit team committed to providing stability, guidance, and support for vulnerable young people. Your role will be to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential in a trauma-informed setting.

**What You'll Do**:

- Build positive, nurturing relationships with young people, helping them navigate complex emotions and behaviours.
- Assist with daily routines, medication administration, and ensure the well-being of each young person.
- Organize and participate in recreational activities that foster a supportive atmosphere and promote healing.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care and the best outcomes for the young people you support.

**What You'll Bring**:
A Passion for Helping Others: Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.

Experience and Dedication: Previous experience providing emotional and behavioural support is highly desirable, but a willingness to learn and grow is essential.

Flexibility and Resilience: The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the home.

Qualifications: A willingness to work towards or a current qualification in QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

**What We Offer**:
Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

Comprehensive Training: 3 weeks of off-the-job training with an extensive course to prepare you for the role.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement, including a funded QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.

Supportive Environment:* Join a collaborative team that values your well-being and personal growth.

Generous Benefits: Including an attendance bonus scheme, 28 days of annual leave (increasing with length of service), Medicash healthcare coverage, well-being support, and more.

**Additional Perks**:
Refer a Friend Bonus: Earn £500 for every successful referral.

Discounts: Enjoy shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts, plus access to the Blue Light discount card.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Get new cycling equipment in a cost-effective way.

Subsidised Activities: Participate in fun days out with our young people, with meals included during shifts.

**Please Note**:
**About Us**:
Pay: £27,758.00-£31,502.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you flexible to work shifts including long days and sleep-ins on a rota basis?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person