Fulbridge Social Care is recruiting both experienced and non-experienced Residential Youth Workers to join our casual team. The role involves working in children’s residential homes and Independent Living settings. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and interactive individuals eager to work in a specialist environment where full training and qualifications are provided.
The position entails 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. Candidates should have the confidence, patience, and skills to work successfully with these young people and positively impact their lives.
Responsibilities include supporting young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, education, and shopping. You will also interact with professionals like Social Workers, Probation Officers, and Police Officers, supporting young people in environments such as 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 like family contacts, school, and social activities.
Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete an induction program before placements are offered.
If interested, please send an updated CV to receive an application pack from our recruitment team. Many casual team members are offered full-time positions within the first 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. Keep up to date 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 maintain records
9. Attend training and achieve relevant qualifications
10. Attend work reliably and punctually, following shift patterns
11. Stay updated with procedures and policies
12. Ensure health and safety of yourself and others
13. Perform additional relevant duties as required
Person Specification:
1. Ability to establish professional relationships with young people
2. Ability to read, understand, and write clear reports
3. Effective communication skills with young people
4. Willingness to participate in all activities and go where needed
5. Reliability in completing tasks to a high standard
6. Willingness to participate in training and development
7. Punctuality and reliability in attendance
8. Understanding of teamwork and collaboration
9. Awareness of health, safety, and welfare of young people
10. Understanding of child development and learning
11. Knowledge of equal opportunities and discrimination prevention
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