Youth Support Worker

• Challenging behaviours

Oldham | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | £12.71 per hour

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Rotherwood Cares is recruiting on behalf of our client for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join a brand-new residential service supporting young people aged 16-18.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from the beginning, initially working on a flexible temporary/ad-hoc basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position as the home develops.

You will be supporting young people who may have experienced trauma and require consistent, person-centred support. Some of the young people may present with:

• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
• Mental health needs
• ADHD
• Emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Challenging behaviours
• Absconding risks

Your role will involve building positive relationships, promoting independence, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the young people, and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

• Flexible shifts available
• Days
• Waking Nights
• Ad-hoc work with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role

£12.71 per hour

• Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs, mental health, learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• OR students currently studying Health & Social Care, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Youth Work or a related subject who are looking for part-time or full-time experience alongside their studies.
• A caring, resilient and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous support or care experience is preferred.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and would like to be involved in a brand-new residential service, we'd love to hear from you