Job Description
Jasper Education and Support Services Limited (Jess Care) offer long term residential provision to children and young people aged 11-18 years. The Therapeutic Youth Worker role is to provide care and safeguard young people with Emotional, Behavioural and Complex Needs. We are now looking for caring, resilient and determined Youth Workers to join our teams. Jess Care provision is Ofsted registered and operate within the legal framework of The Children's Homes Regulations and The Quality Standards 2015.
Jess Care are invested in your development to gain Level 3 qualification - which enables you to progress and move up the pay scale as a qualified support worker. We also offer opportunities to lead in certain subjects relating to young people. We will provide training and guidance to further enhance your knowledge and skills in a specific area, giving you additional opportunities to progress and move up the pay scale.
The role is subject to satisfactory full enhanced DBS check, references, and a 6-month probationary period.
We are looking for Therapeutic Youth Workers and would like to offer you an excellent opportunity to work for a fantastic and supportive company. If you are dynamic and have the enthusiasm to want to make a difference to children and young people in care, then we want to hear from you!
Our homes are based in Boxford, Sudbury, and Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Role:
The role will include building a positive relationship, based on understanding the needs of young people in our care. Showing kindness and compassion is essential and excellent communication skills are key. To provide care and support for the young people in our homes. Using the training, policies and procedures we provide.
To build positive relationships with firm boundaries to help build confidence and self-esteem and to meet children and young peoples needs.
Safeguarding children and young people; providing supervision and participating in activities that help develop their life skills.
Attending appointments and completing necessary documents both written and verbally.
You do not need any experience to apply, and you may have transferable skills from child minding or education but if your passionate and keen to help improve the lives of young people in our care we want to hear from you. We have a diverse and experienced staff team and welcome applicants from all different backgrounds.
If you are looking for a rewarding career and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, then we would love to hear from you today. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time and Part-time Weekends only - permanent
Full time = 40 hours per week which equates to 160 hours over a 4-week rota
Part time = A minimum of 24 hours per week which equates to 96 hours over a 4-week rota
Part-time (weekends only) - A minimum of 60 hours over a 4-week rota.
Shift Pattern:
Earlies: 8am-4pm
Lates: 2pm-10pm.
Middles - to attend training and team meetings where required
Sleep in duties (currently an additional £65 per sleep in)
Every other weekend off
Requirements:
We require that all our staff are/have:
Full Driving Licence (required)
Must be aged 21 or over to apply (insurance purposes)
Previous care experience preferred but not essential.
A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature.
Compassion and empathy.
Enthusiasm to promote independence & choice.
A strong work ethic.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
The ability to work flexibly, including days, weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
Must be able to accompany our children/young people to horses/animals therapy.
Please note we are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing levels of care and support appropriate to the general needs of the children and those as outlined in their Statements of Special Educational Needs and their Care Plan.
Safeguarding the health and safety of the children.
Providing a stimulating environment, conducive to the educational, personal, and social development of the children.
Helping children to develop life skills and actively participate in educational initiative as directed.
Attending to practical matters in relation to care of the children (cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing,).
Being a positive role model in the consistent and professional treatment of young people, multi-agency representatives.
Collating reports and taking overall responsibility to produce these for submission at the Children's reviews.
Holding regular meetings and recording these for those children allocated.
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and reviews relating to individual children.
Participating in the transport of children as a driver and/or escort to their home areas or other places such as school, agreed activities, medical appointments, religious needs, appointments, holidays, and others.
The role description is not definitive, but indicative; and is subject to frequent review and modification. The Youth Workers will be asked to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by management.
Benefits:
£65.00 per night additional payment for each sleep in on top of your annual pay.
Company pension
Yearly bonus
On-site parking
Blue Light Cards
Duvet Days
Staff Care Package
4 weeks annual leave or the pro-rata equivalent plus bank holidays
Probation passing bonus of £1,000.00
Yearly increments
Training & Career Progression
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,050.00-£30,233.00 per year
Application question(s):
Are you aged 21 or over? (insurance purposes only)
Do you require sponsorship? Please note we are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Clacton-on-Sea (preferred)
Work Location: In person