Residential Youth Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Support Worker
**Location**: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
**Salary**: £25,798 - £26,331 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential of £29,515.12 - £30,048.12 (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 paid 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.
**H2I Benefits**: learning and development - ability to complete a fully funded QCF L3 in Residential Childcare, wellbeing support, Access to Medicash, Access to Aviva Digicare and ability to purchase additional annual leave.
**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.
**About Us**:
**Please Note**:
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below).
Staffing and Safe Recruitment