Senior Youth Worker – Start ASAP – Full-time (40 hours per week) – Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, UK.

Our Client is a fantastic, forward-thinking & ambitious therapeutic service for children. They manage a set of residential children’s homes for young people aged 5-16 who are in receipt of an EHCP because they experience a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties or other associated difficulties. In some cases, trauma, neglect & abuse are the main factors contributing to the young peoples requirements.

Our Client is looking for Youth Workers who will:
Have a desire to make a difference and a passion to support children and young people to achieve their dreams.
Like to have fun and enjoy the company of children and young people.
Be enthusiastic, committed and motivated to work as part of a dedicated team.
Be resilient & understanding of underlying social & emotional issues.

Responsibilities include:

Assist the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in the day-to-day running and operation of the Home, including managing the team and providing supervision to team members.
Share responsibility for the health and safety of all adults and children in the home, as well as contracted workers and visitors.
Share responsibility for safeguarding and protecting all children living in the home.
Collaborate with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, and provide high standards of care and education to the children in the Home.
Contribute to the improvement plan of the Home and actively participate in enhancing the therapeutic care and education provision.
Manage resources, including financial processes and efficient use of resources.
Support colleagues in meeting the emotional, safeguarding, social, psychological, educational, and academic needs of the children in the home.
Foster positive relationships and effective communication with colleagues, external networks, and the wider community.

Requirements:

Experience working in a Residential Children’s Home and knowledge of an SEMH school or similar learning environment.
Understanding of the challenges faced by the children in our care and the ability to encourage their development and potential.
Good written and oral communication skills, along with ICT proficiency.
Ability to work as part of a team and guide others in the therapeutic task.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
Commitment to personal development and ongoing training.
Full clean driving license desired.

You must be comfortable working with:
Violence/aggression.
Complex social, emotional & mental health needs.
Verbal abuse.

You must have:
Resilience.
Maturity.
An understanding of how your behaviour can impact young people.
Initiative to observe, learn & act.

Contract Type: Permanent immediately.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week. 5 x 8 hour shifts per week (0730-1530 & 1430-2230). Weekend work & sleep-ins are required. Sleep-ins are paid at £65 per sleep-in.
Salary: £25,394 to £27,757 per annum

The children’s homes are committed to the development of our staff team and offer continual professional development including the opportunity to undertake Level 3 Diploma Working with Children and Young People, as well as basic training to work safely and effectively in the homes. There are incredible progression opportunities with the natural progression.

Do you:
Want to make a real difference to young people’s lives?
Have a professional and caring approach?
Easily build positive relationships with young people?

If so, apply today to find out more!