Overview
Spectrum Children's Services (part of the Rehability UK Group) are looking for a committed Senior Youth Independence Mentor / Senior Youth Support Worker to join our Supported Accommodation team. You'll not only support young people aged 16-18 to gain independence skills but also take on leadership responsibilities-mentoring colleagues, leading shifts, and ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Responsibilities
* Support young people aged 16-18 to gain independence skills.
* Take on leadership responsibilities - mentoring colleagues, leading shifts, and ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Requirements
* Experience supporting children or young people (residential, supported accommodation, or social care).
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and challenges faced by vulnerable young people.
* Ability to role-model and teach independence skills.
* Strong IT and recording skills (Clear Care or similar systems).
* Communication, empathy, and leadership ability.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Desirable
* NVQ/QCF Level 3
* Experience leading shifts/supervising staff
* Safeguarding or mentoring training
* Full UK driving licence
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