Youth Support Worker (Wakefield Regional Council)

Residential Children's Worker Location: Featherstone Salary: £28,392-£29,484 Shifts: Days or Nights Make a real difference every day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children's Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team. The Role As a Residential Children's Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home workplace for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance while helping individuals develop confidence, independence, and life skills. You'll act as a positive role model, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their achievements along the way. Key Responsibilities
- Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care where required
- Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support
- Promote safe behaviours and help manage challenges in line with care plans
- Maintain appropriate boundaries, structure, and consistency
- Support education, hobbies, and social development activities
- Work in partnership with families, schools, and external professionals
- Contribute to care plans, reports, and reviews with accurate record-keeping
- Ensure the home remains secure, clean, and secure at all times
- Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all young people What We're Looking For Essential:
- Experience working with children or young people in a caring or support role
- Understanding of child development and emotional needs
- Awareness of safeguarding, including risks such as exploitation, self-harm, and domestic challenges
- Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations
- Strong teamwork and communication skills Desirable:
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this) What You'll Bring
- A nurturing and child-centred approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
- The ability to motivate and inspire young people
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop Training & Development We are committed to your growth and will support you with:
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
- Regular supervision and support
- Career progression opportunities Why Join Us?
- A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career
- Comprehensive training programme If you're ready to help shape brighter futures for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r17ru