Residential Youth Support Worker

2 months ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time

The Role

:

As a Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the lives of young people who require social, emotional, and mental health support. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing day-to-day care and support to young people. Assisting in daily routines to ensure their well-being. Assist with daily living activities and medication administration as required. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, to ensure holistic care. Organising and participating in recreational activities. Creating a safe and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Building positive nurturing relationships with vulnerable young people with complex needs. Empower and motivate young people to achieve their goals and overcome difficult emotions and behaviours.  Foster a positive and supportive atmosphere within the home. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for the young people in your care. Commitment to personal wellbeing and healthy reflective practice. 

Requirements:

Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime / Monday-Sunday. Full UK driving licence

What you’ll bring:

Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people’s lives. A willingness to work towards or current qualification in QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare. Previous experience providing emotional and behavioural support in a professional setting is highly desirable Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet operational needs of the home Positive role model – honesty and empathy are a must. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

The chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people 3 weeks of off-the-job training with an extensive training course and support to prepare you for the role Funded opportunity to achieve QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification Continued professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Attendance bonus scheme offers earning potential of an additional £1400 per annum 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years’ service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave Awards & Recognition - From Long Service Awards to Non-Absence Awards, we recognise the hard work and effort our people put and ensure we reward where we can Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and your family members Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided. There is also an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling Subsidised days out and activities with our young Meals included during shifts

Please note:

All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (H2I will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.  Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.  Ofsted regulations outline that support workers working with children and young people must be 3 years older than the oldest young person within the home e.g., if a young person in the home was turning 18, you would need to be 21 at a minimum.  We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications. 

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