Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Support Worker!
Job Role: ResidentialYouth Support Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational schedule
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: £26,749.00 - £27,747.00 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential of £29,066.12 - £30,064.12 (inclusive of on average 1 sleep in per week & your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum).
Homes2Inspire is looking for a Residential Youth Support Worker to join the team at an established residential home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of young people, guiding them towards a brighter future while upholding the highest standards of care. The successful candidate will work closely with young people to support their emotional well-being, make positive memories and ensure they have all the life skills to enter adulthood successfully.
We're looking for a motivated and resilient individual with a strong work ethic and a methodical approach. The young male at Holly House has an incredible sense of humour, loves fun and games, and is always energetic. He truly thrives on strong, loving connections and shows remarkable growth in a caring family environment. He'll benefit from support in managing his emotions and finding the motivation to achieve his full potential. In his free time, he enjoys games, trying new things, and spending quality time with trusted adults.
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. If you're a dedicated adult who can join an experienced team, connect positively with young people, and bring your own fun personality to the home, we'd love to hear from you.
*Full job description available on request
Requirements:
1. Willingness to work towards a QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare
2. Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime
3. Full UK driving licence
The Benefits:
Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:
- Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development
- 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
- Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided
- Wellbeing support – We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise
- 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 savings
- Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment
- ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us
- Subsidised days out and activities with our young people
- Meals included during shifts
Please Note:
4. All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
5. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
6. Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
7. Due to partnership working with Nottingham County Council, please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process.
8. 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).
At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed job interviews if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived in care experience.
Male staff are under-represented within our residential children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.
It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employment being made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied.
For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on or 01788 487057.