Youth Support Worker

2 weeks ago

NewarkonTrent, United Kingdom New Talent Full time

**Do you have experience of working with vulnerable young people?**

**Are you able to guide and support young people to build life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them?**

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for friendly, supportive individuals to work with young adults aged 16 - 21 in a new project based in Newark on Trent.

As a Youth Support Worker, your duties will involve supporting young adults to find employment, education and training and accommodation and any personal goals they wish to work towards.

Some of the areas you will be coaching and supporting in are
- Attending meetings and advocating on their behalf
- Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams about outcomes and goals of the young people
- Support with daily living skills
- Shopping
- Domestic duties
- Eating and cooking healthy meals
- Attending social activities
- How to manage a budget
- Encourage Personal Care
- Staying in touch with families
- Day trips

**Hours of work - We have 2 positions available**
- Day Support Worker - Typical shifts are 8am - 3.30pm & 2pm - 10pm
- Waking Night Support Worker - 21.45pm - 7am

You will be required to work to a rota covering different days each week.

**Some of the great things about working here**
- Pay - £11 - £13.50ph
- Extended annual leave - You get 7 weeks of annual leave per year. That could be x3 two-week holidays abroad and a 1-week mini break
- Discounts - At major retailers, dining out, gym memberships, bus passes and much more
- Healthcare Scheme - over a £1000 cash back on your routine healthcare cost
- Pay Increase - After successful completion of your probationary period
- 24hr Hour Confidential Advice Line - For support with both work related and personal issues
- Learning & Development - Aspirations of being a team leader or a service manager one day? Let your manager know and they will support you with an individual progression plan on how to make this happen.

**What is asked for in return?**
- Previous experience of working with young adults
- An understanding of childhood trauma and it's effects
- Understanding of the needs and challenges young people are facing.
- Confident and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour
- Be willing to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by employer)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50-£13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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