Youth Support Worker - Community Work
About Kelwel Care:
At Kelwel Care, we pride ourselves on providing safe and supportive environments for young people. Our mission is to empower children and adolescents, helping them build resilience and achieve their full potential. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Support Workers to join our team!
Role Overview:
As a Youth Support Worker in the community flexibility and adaptability is key for this role! You can take care of your own schedule and decide which days you want to work -weekends and evenings are available.
You will be working with vulnerable young people, this could be in the community, at contact centres or within a residential setting. The role is primarily that of a care worker and you will be part of a team that provides a safe and often life changing experience for young people.
Key Responsibilities:

• Care: Providing care and ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable young people, reporting any abuse or neglect.
• Mentorship: Act as a positive role model, offering guidance and support to help young people navigate challenges.
• Supervision and Safety: Maintain a safe environment by following all safety protocols and Manage challenging behaviour with appropriate strategies
• Collaboration: Work closely with other staff members and external partners to ensure activities align with the young persons needs and care plans.
• Life skills: Teaching essential life skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young adults in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Education: Relevant qualifications in youth work, social care, or a related field are preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage and motivate young people.
• Attributes: A proactive and energetic attitude, with a passion for working with young people. A commitment to being a positive influence and role model.
• Requirements: A valid UK driver's licence and a clear Enhanced DBS check or willing to complete one.

What We Offer:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexibility: Pick your own hours
• Impact: A chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
• Job Satisfaction: A chance to gain real job satisfaction.
• Competitive Salary: Plus optional overtime.
• Professional Development: Commitment to professional and personal development through training.
• Therapeutic Child Care: Develop an understanding of therapeutic child care.
• Qualifications: QCF Level 3/4/5 qualifications funded & supported by Kelwel Care.

Apply Now
Join our team as a Youth Support Worker and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and supportive team!
*Please note Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and at present we do not offer sponsorship
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kelwel Care -
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person