Senior Youth Support Worker

Shaw Trust, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Senior Youth Support Worker

£30275

Shaw Trust, Bicester, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 18 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 866e84dd6a28475faab79a24b6db959c

Full Job Description

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.

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.

Salary: £27,758 - £30,275 per annum (base salary). With an earning potential between £30,275 - £33,992 (inclusive of on average 1 sleep in per week & your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum).

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

Are 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!, Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

Comprehensive Training: 3 weeks of off-the-job 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.


  • Generous Benefits: Including an attendance bonus scheme, 28 days of annual leave (increasing with length of service), Medicash healthcare coverage, well-being support, and more.

    Additional Perks:

    Refer a Friend Bonus: Earn £500 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., + Casual dress
    + Company events
    + Company pension
    + Cycle to work scheme
    + Discounted or free food
    + Employee discount
    + Free parking
    + Health & wellbeing programme
    + On-site parking
    + Referral programme
    + Sick pay
    + Store discount

    Schedule:

    + Overtime
    + Weekend availability

    Application question(s):

    + Are you flexible to work shifts including long days and sleep-ins on a rota basis?
    + Please note that due to the contracted hours, we are unable to recruit candidates who are on a skilled worker and/or a student visa. Are you on either of these visas?

    Licence/Certification:

    + Driving Licence (required)

    Work authorisation:

    + United Kingdom (required)