Youth Worker

**Youth Support Worker: Semi-Independent Living**

Location: Nelson, Lancashire

**Salary**: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour

Hours: 16 - 40 hours per week

Contract Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero-hours

**About Us**

At Pennine Youth Support, we are dedicated to empowering young people aged 16-18+ as they transition towards independent living. Our semi-independent placements in Nelson provide a supportive environment where young individuals can develop essential life skills and prepare for adulthood.

**Role Overview**

As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in delivering structured key work sessions tailored to the individual needs of our young people. Your support will focus on promoting life skills, fostering independence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, encouraging active participation in both home and community activities.
- Support young individuals in developing skills necessary for independent living, including budgeting, cooking, and household management.
- Ensure the safeguarding of all residents, promptly addressing and reporting any concerns.
- Assist with daily tasks such as attending appointments, educational commitments, and community engagements.
- Collaborate effectively with external agencies, including Local Authorities and health/social care professionals.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.

**Experience & Qualifications**

**Experience**:

- Desirable: Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children, adolescents, or in a similar support/care role.
- Note: Voluntary experience in youth settings is valuable and will be taken into account.

**Qualifications**:

- Required: Possession of, or willingness to work towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or an equivalent qualification.
- Additional: Training in safeguarding children and young people is required.
- Compliance: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be conducted prior to employment.

**Work Conditions**
- Ability to work independently with individual young people.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including day, night, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Willingness to cover additional hours for sickness or holidays and to work across different homes within the area.
- Sleeping-in duties may be required.

**Benefits**
- Free on-site parking.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

**Schedule**
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
- Weekend availability
- Overtime opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you located close to Nelson ?

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person