Youth Support Worker
Brook Street
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Salary
£28,392
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Location: Featherstone
Salary: £28,392-£29,484
Shifts: Days
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.
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.
- 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
- 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
Desirable
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this)
- 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
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
- 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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Reed
First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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