Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker – Secure Centre

Location:

Newton Aycliffe

Salary: £30,024 – £33,669 plus allowances, enhanced hours, and sleep‑in payments (total package: £37,449 – £41,858)

• Competitive Salary: £30,024 – £41,858 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
• Secure Unit Allowance (5%)
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Sleep‑in allowance (paid monthly)
• Durham County Council Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years)
• Full training and induction
• Discounted gym membership & Dell IT discounts
• Employee Assistance Scheme for well‑being

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll provide specialist care and guidance to young people facing complex challenges. You'll act as a keyworker, offering consistency, support, and advocacy while promoting safety and personal growth.

• Build positive relationships and provide emotional support
• Safeguard and challenge young people appropriately
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records
• Create care plans and progress reports
• Lead educational, recreational, and physical activities
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Weekdays:
Monday‑Friday (7:30 am – 2:45 pm / 2:15 pm – 11:00 pm)

Fortnightly weekends:
Saturday & Sunday (8:00 am – 1:15 pm / 1:15 pm – 11:00 pm)

• Passion for improving young lives
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, empathetic approach to challenging situations
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Previous care experience is helpful, but full training is provided

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