Brook Street Social Care
Youth Support Worker
Job Location
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Salary: £27,334 - £29,777 per annum (plus £2,583 Secure Unit allowance and enhancements for Sunday and Bank Holiday working)
Location: Emersons Green
Hours: 37 hours per week (Shift Pattern between 7:30am-10:30pm)
How you'll make a difference:
In this Secure Children's Home, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop essential values, skills, and knowledge in a safe, supportive environment. You'll be key in preparing them for a positive and purposeful return to the community. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives, offering care, education, and life skills training that fosters personal growth and social development.
What will you be doing?
Provide ongoing care, supervision, and control of young residents, ensuring all regulatory frameworks for secure accommodation are met.
Oversee security measures and assist with health and safety compliance, including fire precautions, drills, and evacuation procedures.
Protect young people from abuse, including bullying, and help identify and assess their needs and potential.
Build strong professional relationships with young people displaying high-risk, challenging behaviour and guide them through induction and preparation for leaving the home.
Organise and oversee individual and group activities to enrich the young people's experience.
Participate in their education, assisting with in-class studies and homework, and help them develop positive behavioural responses through pro-social conduct.What we need from you:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to record and communicate essential information, with basic MS Word and Excel proficiency.
A non-judgmental understanding of young people with complex needs.
Previous experience in a secure setting or working with challenging behaviour is desirable.
Willingness to undertake training, including the Level 3 RQF qualification, within an agreed timescale.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.Important Information:
Shift-based work, including weekends and bank holidays (7:30 am - 10:30 pm).
This is a non-smoking environment, and staff are required to leave personal belongings in provided lockers.
Physical activity is part of the role, and a physical fitness check may be required.Why work for us?
We invest in our staff through extensive training and development opportunities.
Work as part of a supportive, team-focused environment.
Access to a generous benefits package, including annual leave, employee wellbeing support, and staff discounts.Our team makes a real difference in people's lives. We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to ensuring all staff have the skills and support needed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Make a difference - be part of it!
#SGCC10
Location: Gloucestershire, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
Location: Emersons Green
Hours: 37 hours per week (Shift Pattern between 7:30am-10:30pm)
How you'll make a difference:
In this Secure Children's Home, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop essential values, skills, and knowledge in a safe, supportive environment. You'll be key in preparing them for a positive and purposeful return to the community. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives, offering care, education, and life skills training that fosters personal growth and social development.
What will you be doing?
Provide ongoing care, supervision, and control of young residents, ensuring all regulatory frameworks for secure accommodation are met.
Oversee security measures and assist with health and safety compliance, including fire precautions, drills, and evacuation procedures.
Protect young people from abuse, including bullying, and help identify and assess their needs and potential.
Build strong professional relationships with young people displaying high-risk, challenging behaviour and guide them through induction and preparation for leaving the home.
Organise and oversee individual and group activities to enrich the young people's experience.
Participate in their education, assisting with in-class studies and homework, and help them develop positive behavioural responses through pro-social conduct.What we need from you:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to record and communicate essential information, with basic MS Word and Excel proficiency.
A non-judgmental understanding of young people with complex needs.
Previous experience in a secure setting or working with challenging behaviour is desirable.
Willingness to undertake training, including the Level 3 RQF qualification, within an agreed timescale.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.Important Information:
Shift-based work, including weekends and bank holidays (7:30 am - 10:30 pm).
This is a non-smoking environment, and staff are required to leave personal belongings in provided lockers.
Physical activity is part of the role, and a physical fitness check may be required.Why work for us?
We invest in our staff through extensive training and development opportunities.
Work as part of a supportive, team-focused environment.
Access to a generous benefits package, including annual leave, employee wellbeing support, and staff discounts.Our team makes a real difference in people's lives. We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to ensuring all staff have the skills and support needed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Make a difference - be part of it!
#SGCC10
Location: Gloucestershire, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
Contact Information
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