*Please note, Homes2Inspire are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship - If this is a requirement of your future employment, you are advised not to apply for this role.
We're hiring now for Youth Support Worker's across Bedfordshire and would love to chat with any experience or inexperienced candidates looking to work with an industry leader!
(Some of our homes in the Bedfordshire area are Trauma-Informed, which would be more suited to someone with experience in the Care, Residential Care or Mental Health industries.)
Homes2Inspire provides homes and services that are committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years. Working in partnership with the local authorities, Homes2Inspire will provide child-centred care to the Young People who need specific support and safeguarding.
As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the lives of young people who require social, emotional, and mental health support. Your day-to-day tasks could include:
- Providing day-to-day care and support to young people.
- Assisting in daily routines to ensure their well-being.
- Encouraging engagement with educational support and homework.
- Organising and participating in recreational activities.
- Creating a safe and welcoming environment.
You’ll need to be confident, resilient and understanding when responding to and safeguarding the Young People in our care.
And as rewarding as this job is; knowing you’re making a difference, we can also help enhance your career in the industry - Giving you the opportunity to skyrocket your career with us by gaining a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, enabling you to be promoted into the next level!
Ofsted regulations outline that you must be 3 years older than the youngest person within the home – E.g. if the Young Person was turning 18, you will need to be 21 minimum.
What can Homes2Inspire offer you?
- Attendance bonus – Up to an additional £1400 per annum!!!
- £500 bonus for ‘Referring a Friend’ to join us!
- Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – And you can sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access further retailer savings.
- Gift vouchers – Up to £200 gift vouchers at Christmas!
- 28 days annual leave - Inc bank holidays, growing with length of service and ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Learning & Development - Funded 3-week initial training course and an opportunity to achieve QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.
- Awards & Recognition - Long Service to Non-Absence Awards, we recognise the hard work and effort our people put in!
- Medicash - Claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare.
- Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support, 8 free counselling sessions.
- Internal Health and Wellbeing Team - On hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment.
- Subsidised days out and activities with our young people
- Meals included during shifts.
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*Successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (H2I will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.
Each service within Homes2Inspire is unique but united in the belief that every child and young person deserves the best possible start in life. For more information, visit our website: www.homes2inspire.co.uk.