Senior Youth Support Worker

Senior Youth Support Worker Full TimeSleep-ins form part of your role and offer an additional £67.50 per sleep inWho are Linx 16 Plus?Linx 16 plus is supported accommodation for young people between 16-18 years. We are newly registered with Ofsted and we are excited and passionate to offer supported accommodation to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.What is the role?As a Senior Youth Support Worker you will have previous experience of supporting young people in the UK and be aware of some of the local resources that may be of benefit to our young people. In this Senior role you will also be responsible for supporting other staff using your experience to assist and guide them. You will support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include;Supporting them through the challenges of independenceBe emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelingsPromote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environmentHave fun and enjoy spending time with our young peoplePlan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young peopleCreate an environment that our young people deserve to be a part ofCreating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the homeWhat does our rota look like?Each shift, 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off)Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working and 2 sleepsWeek 2 30 hrs = 2 days working and 2 sleepsWeek 3 45 hrs = 3 days working and 3 sleepsRewards and Benefits£500 Welcome Bonus*£1000 Refer A Friend scheme*Dedicated learning and development programmesFree DBS checkCompany Pension schemeSupportive and welcoming teamAdditional holiday purchase schemeEmployee recognition schemesCareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantsEmployee Assistance ProgramRobust induction programme bespoke to you and your learning styleWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.*TandC’s ..... full job details .....