Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker

Location: Kent
Salary: upto £28,000 per annum
Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, plus participation in the on-call rota)

Empower Young Lives, Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential and build a brighter future? Do you have the empathy, drive, and resilience to support them through life's challenges? If so, join our dedicated team as a Youth Support Worker in Kent and make a real difference.

This role offers an inspiring opportunity to work closely with young people, including unaccompanied asylum seekers, empowering them to develop essential life skills and transition into adulthood and independent living.

What You'll Do

As a Youth Support Worker you'll be at the heart of our mission to support and guide young people to thrive. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting Independence: Helping young people build confidence and master everyday life skills, from managing routines to navigating independence.
• Guiding Personal Development: Supporting positive decisions in education, employment, budgeting, and fostering meaningful relationships.
• Collaborating for Care: Working alongside social services and other professionals to create tailored support plans, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Safeguarding and Inclusion: Creating a safe, inclusive environment that respects diversity and adheres to safeguarding policies.
• Providing Hands-On Support: Travelling across the Kent area to deliver personalised, practical support to service users.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Is Qualified or Open to Training: Holds (or is willing to work towards) an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Has Relevant Experience: Brings previous experience in a care or support role, particularly with young people.
• Understands the Sector: Knowledge of The Children's Act and Children's Social Care systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Is Skilled and Organised: Possesses strong communication, relationship-building, and time-management abilities.
• Is Mobile and Flexible: Holds a valid UK driver's license and has access to their own vehicle or motorbike for travel.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to supporting you as you support others. As part of the team, you'll enjoy:

• Generous Time Off: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Westfield Health Membership, offering cashback on healthcare services and discounts on retail.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Life cover at 2x your salary and a 4% employer pension contribution.
• Tools for Success: A laptop, phone, and other essential equipment to help you perform your role effectively.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a positive, supportive work environment.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and inspire young people as they navigate their journey to independence, we want to hear from you.

Join us today and be part of a team that transforms lives for the better. Apply now!