Job Description

Join Our Team as a Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Support Worker!Location: Worksop, NottinghamshireSalary: xc2xa325,798 - xc2xa326,331 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential of xc2xa329,515.12 - xc2xa330,048.12 (inclusive of on average 1 sleep in per week & your attendance allowance of xc2xa31,400 per annum).Shift Pattern: Earlies/Late/Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational scheduleAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of a team that provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children who have experienced trauma? If so, we want to hear from you!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.What You'll Do:

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with young people, helping them navigate complex emotions and behaviours.
• Assist with daily routines, medication administration, and ensure the well-being of each young person.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities that foster a supportive atmosphere and promote healing.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care and the best outcomes for the young people you support.

What You'll Bring:

• A Passion for Helping Others: Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.
• Experience and Dedication: Previous experience providing emotional and behavioural support is highly desirable, but a willingness to learn and grow is essential.
• Flexibility and Resilience: The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the home.
• Qualifications: A willingness to work towards or a current qualification in QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
• Comprehensive Training: 3 weeks of off-the-job paid training with an extensive course to prepare you for the role.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement, including a funded QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team that values your well-being and personal growth.
• H2I Benefits: learning and development xe2x80x93 ability to complete a fully funded QCF L3 in Residential Childcare, wellbeing support, Access to Medicash, Access to Aviva Digicare and ability to purchase additional annual leave.

Additional Perks:

• Refer a Friend Bonus: Earn xc2xa3500 for every successful referral.
• Discounts: Enjoy shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts, plus access to the Blue Light discount card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Get new cycling equipment in a cost-effective way.
• Subsidised Activities: Participate in fun days out with our young people, with meals included during shifts.

About Us:Homes2Inspire is part of the Shaw Trust and is the only charity-owned, Ofsted Top 10 residential childcare provider. Learn more about us and explore all our opportunities at www.homes2inspire.co.uk or contact our careers team at careers@homes2inspire.co.uk or 01788 487057.Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong and can progress, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Care Leavers who are guaranteed an interview if you meet role requirements.Please Note:

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
• 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 childrenxe2x80x99s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.It is an important part of Homes2Inspirexe2x80x99s 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.Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming lives!

Shaw Trust