Residential Youth Support Worker - School House

Job Role: Residential Youth Support Worker

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational schedule

Location: Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £27,976.00 - £28,650.00 Per Annum with sleep ins paid at £46.01

Pay Explained: Candidates appointed as a Qualified Support Worker will receive a salary of £28,650 per annum (£13.77 per hour), with an earning potential of £33,435.04, including sleep-in payments based on two sleep-ins per week. To be eligible for the Qualified Support Worker rate, applicants must hold either a Social Work Degree, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Residential Care, or a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Adults). Candidates who do not hold one of these qualifications will be considered for the Support Worker position, which offers a salary of £27,976 per annum (£13.45 per hour) and an earning potential of £32,761.04, including sleep-in payments. Sleep-ins are paid at £46.01 per sleep-in. Both salaries are also inclusive of a £1,400.00 attendance bonus which is paid quarterly.

Homes2Inspire is looking for a Residential Youth Support Worker to join the team at an established residential home in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person, guiding them towards a brighter future while upholding the highest standards of care. The successful candidate will work closely with a young man to support his emotional behaviours, time-management, and day-to-day mental health. Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing is preferred but not required.

We're seeking a motivated and resilient individual with a strong work ethic and a methodical approach to challenges. This young person brings a vibrant sense of humour and a large personality, thriving on connection and demonstrating a natural ability to manage emotions and control behaviours. He needs support with time management for school and finding his motivation and enjoys gaming in his free time. We're looking for a dedicated male staff member who can connect with and positively influence this young person.

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.

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Requirements

• Willingness to work towards a QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime
• Full UK driving licence

The Benefits

• Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years’ service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided
• Wellbeing support - We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise
• Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts - you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings
• Cycle to Work Scheme - A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us
• Subsidised days out and activities with our young people
• Meals included during shifts

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.
• Due to partnership working with Nottingham County Council, please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process.
• 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 children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.

It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s 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.

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