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Youth Support Worker

Wakefield
£28.3k – £29.5k/yr
Posted 5 days ago
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Residential Children's Worker

Location: Featherstone

Salary: £28,392-£29,484

Shifts: Days or Nights

Make a real difference every day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children's Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team.

The Role

As a Residential Children's Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance while helping individuals develop confidence, independence, and life skills.

You'll act as a positive role model, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their achievements along the way.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care where required
  • Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support
  • Promote safe behaviours and help manage challenges in line with care plans
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries, structure, and consistency
  • Support education, hobbies, and social development activities
  • Work in partnership with families, schools, and external professionals
  • Contribute to care plans, reports, and reviews with accurate record-keeping
  • Ensure the home remains safe, clean, and secure at all times
  • Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all young people

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What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people in a caring or support role
  • Understanding of child development and emotional needs
  • Awareness of safeguarding, including risks such as exploitation, self-harm, and domestic challenges
  • Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

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Desirable

  • Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this)

What You'll Bring

  • A nurturing and child-centred approach
  • A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
  • The ability to motivate and inspire young people
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Training & Development

We are committed to your growth and will support you with:

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
  • Regular supervision and support
  • Career progression opportunities

Why Join Us?

  • A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to grow and develop your career
  • Comprehensive training programme

If you're ready to help shape brighter futures for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Skills

Child Development
Emotional Support
Teamwork
Communication
Safeguarding
Personal Care
Relationship Building
Resilience
Flexibility
Motivation
Inspiration
Record Keeping
Care Planning
Professionalism
Nurturing
Independence

Location

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

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