Youth Support Worker

Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?

Do you believe in providing a safe and supportive environment for their growth and development?

If so, we invite you to join Randstad as Youth Support Worker.

The service is a well-established and highly regarded organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people in Angus and the surrounding areas. Their mission is to empower young individuals, aged 11-25, who have faced challenging life circumstances by providing a nurturing and caring environment that fosters personal growth and positive life choices.

What can Randstad offer youth support workers?

Competitive rates up to £25 per hour plus double time on bank holidays
Employee discount scheme with major highstreet retailers
Unlimited friend referral bonuses- £300 per referral!!
£300 signing bonus
Training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
Endorsement on SSSC
Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant
A supportive and inclusive working environment
The chance to make a significant difference in the lives of young people

A successful youth support worker will responsible for:

Building positive and trusting relationships with young people, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for them to express themselves.
Offering emotional support and counselling to help young people navigate challenges and overcome personal obstacles.
Assisting in the development and implementation of individual care plans, tailored to meet each young person's unique needs and goals.
Encouraging educational attainment and providing educational support where necessary.
Facilitating workshops, group activities, and life skills sessions to promote personal development, social skills, and decision-making abilities.
Collaborating with other team members and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to the young person's care.
Monitoring and evaluating progress, maintaining accurate records, and reporting on the young person's development.

To be successful in your application, you will:

Have previous experience working in a care setting with young people
Experience in a secure setting is beneficial, but not essential
Have knowledge of cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment theory and child protection policy
Have experience advocating on behalf of a young person
Register under the PVG scheme
Full driving licence
Obtained SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

Does this sound like you?

Apply now and a dedicated Randstad consultant will get in touch to discuss!

Looking for something new but this is not the role for you? Head over to the Randstad website for a full list of vacancies!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing