Young Persons Support Worker

2 weeks ago

StocktononTees, United Kingdom Prefer Homes Full time

Prefer Homes is a young persons supported accommodation. We provide support to 16-18-year-old children and specialise in the support of young men. We have a long-developed history and specialism in the support of young males and understand their emotional and behavioural needs. These children will be in the care of the local authority or care experienced children.

**Our purpose, ethos, core aims and function**:
At Prefer Homes, our core ethos is based upon beliefs which are underpinned by the rights of children and their empowerment, agency and safe transition to adulthood. This will be based on a highly individualised approach to identified need. Our attitudes and aspirations are positive, and we understand marginalisation and disempowerment; our mission is to empower the young people we support - through the development of their emotional literacy and resilience, their confidence and self-esteem - to move positively towards adulthood, the next big step of their lives.

Our aim is to work with our young people, so that we build safe strong relationships, that combine trust, comfort along with clear behavioural expectations, firm but kind boundaries and routines. Kindness is at the heart of our daily practice.

We recognise the unique challenges faced by young people as they prepare to embark on their journey towards full independence. Our objective is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth, recognises and champions difference and builds self-esteem.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years experience working with young people or in a similar environment.
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Quality standards we must be meeting.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to support young people to manage their behaviour, resolve disputes, and make positive choices.
- Knowledge of professional ethics and data protection laws (e.g. GDPR).

**Desirable qualities**:

- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar (or willing to work towards)
- Safeguarding Level 2 or higher.
- Full UK driving licence, often with access to a vehicle.

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

Pay: £27,936.48 per year

Expected hours: 16 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- residential setting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: 000108FF
Expected start date: 01/08/2025

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