Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting Experienced and Trainee Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. We work in children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings. We seek flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals eager to work in a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided.
The position involves providing security, guidance, interaction, and support to young people with challenging behavior and complex needs, aiming to create an environment that caters to their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.
You will work with young people aged 11 to 18 who are in the care system for various reasons, with diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. Therefore, confidence, patience, and the right skill set are essential to work effectively and make a positive impact.
Responsibilities include supporting young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, education, and shopping. Interaction with professionals like Social Workers, Probation Officers, and Police Officers is also required, along with supporting young people in environments like classrooms, courts, and police stations.
A valid driving license is essential, as you will need to drive the unit car and transport young people to destinations such as family contacts, school, and social activities.
Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully finish one of our induction programs before placements are offered.
If interested, please send an updated CV, and our recruitment team will forward an application pack. Many casual team members are offered full-time positions within three months.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Build strong professional relationships with service users and staff
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment
3. Stay updated with communication and information systems
4. Participate actively in meetings
5. Support young people in managing their behavior using approved skills
6. Promote equality and acknowledge individual differences
7. Protect service users from abuse
8. Write accurate reports and keep records for monitoring
9. Attend training and achieve relevant qualifications
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following shift patterns
11. Keep up-to-date with procedures and policy changes
12. Ensure health and safety of yourself and others
13. Undertake additional relevant duties as required
Person Specification:
* Ability to form professional relationships with young people
* Ability to read, understand, and produce clear reports
* Effective communication skills
* Willingness to participate in all activities and go where service users want
* Reliability and high standards in completing tasks
* Participation in training and development
* Punctuality and reliability in attendance
* Understanding of effective teamwork
* Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare of young people
* Understanding of young people's development and learning
* Awareness of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention
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