Apprentice Residential Childcare Worker

About the role

🌟 Job Title: Youth Support Worker 🌟

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Youth Support Workers! This is a chance to be a consistent, positive force, guiding young individuals through their formative years. 💪

What you'll be doing:

• 🛡️ Keeping Kids Safe: Your top priority is the safety and well-being of the young people in your care, whether they're at home or out in the community. You'll be a watchful presence, ensuring they feel secure.
• 🤝 Building Trust: Become a trusted, consistent adult and a positive role model. You'll build strong, positive relationships, showing them what healthy connections look like.
• 🍎 Daily Life Support: Help with the essentials! This includes supporting daily routines, personal hygiene, meal times, school schedules, and bedtime.
• 🚀 Fostering Independence: Empower young people by teaching them crucial life skills. You'll encourage their confidence and resilience, helping them believe in themselves.
• 🧠 Positive Behaviour Management: Support young people through challenging situations with patience and a trauma-informed approach. You'll help them navigate difficulties in a constructive way.
• 🚗 Activities & Outings: Take young people to activities they enjoy, educational opportunities, important appointments, and family visits. Be their companion and guide on these journeys.
• 🏡 Creating a Home: Contribute to a warm and welcoming environment by assisting with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living space.
• 🚨 Safeguarding Matters: Recognize and respond appropriately to any concerns about a child's welfare. Your vigilance is key to their protection.
• 📝 Recording & Reporting: Document incidents, behaviours, and other important information accurately. Clear communication is vital.
• ⏰ Flexible Working: Be prepared to work a variety of shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, waking nights, and/or sleep-ins, depending on the needs of the home.

If you're ready for a rewarding career where you can shape futures, apply today! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Keeping children safe – supervising and monitoring their wellbeing both in the home and out in the community.
• Building positive relationships – becoming a trusted, consistent adult and positive role model.
• Supporting day-to-day life – helping with routines, hygiene, meals, school and bedtime.
• Promoting independence – teaching life skills and encouraging confidence and resilience.
• Managing behaviours positively – supporting young people through challenging circumstances using a patient and trauma-informed approach.