Youth Development Support Workers (Full-Time)
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Location: Branston, NG32
Anchor Care and Education is seeking passionate Youth Development Support Workers to join our team at one of our Children’s Residential Homes in the Grantham area (NG32).
Salary: Up to £31,370.98 + enhanced overtime + every other weekend off! Boost your salary with sleeps which are paid at the rate of £60
Overview:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Development Support Worker's to join our team. In this role, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children (aged 6-18) who are unable to live with their families due to early childhood trauma, neglect, and other significant challenges. Our children may have faced emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, leading to challenging behaviours both physically and verbally.
Our team is committed to finding innovative ways to provide the highest levels of care and support, enabling young people to grow as individuals, gain confidence, and develop the life skills necessary for adulthood. We create a homely, therapeutic environment where every child and young person feels happy, healthy, safe, and loved. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference, we want to hear from you!
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people, we look forward to hearing from you!
We welcome applicants with:
- At least 6 months experience within a similar or personal setting
- An understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build rapport and trust with young people
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Strong teamwork skills with a high standard of practice.
- Experience in de-escalating and working with children with dysregulated behaviour in a patient, calm and positive manner
- Ideally, a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or a willingness to work toward it (full support and funding provided).
- A full UK driving license and access to a car, as our homes are not accessible by public transport.
Shift Patterns & Working Hours
Our rota system allows a great work-life balance, including every other long weekend off:
- Week 1 (Long Week): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2 (Short Week): Wednesday, Thursday
All shifts commence at 08:00 until 21:00 and on average is a 42-hour week
Salary & Benefits
Rates of Pay:
- Level 2: £28,573.27 (£13.08 per hour) – 6-12 months experience
- Level 3: £29,582.28 (£13.55 per hour) – 12+ months experience (without L3/4 Diploma)
- Level 4: £31,370.98 (£14.36 per hour) – 12+ months experience with L3 Diploma
Additional Pay:
- Sleep-in Rate: £60.00 per shift
- Enhanced overtime rates
How to Apply
Interested in joining our team? Here’s the application process:
- Submit an enquiry, and we will send you a job description and application form.
- If you have any questions you can contact, a team member before completing an application form, please let us know.
- An application form must be fully completed to be considered
- Suitable candidates will proceed to a face-to-face interview and an assessed shadow shift.
What We Offer
Joining Anchor Care and Education, you will receive:
- Comprehensive training & induction (Mon–Fri, daytime)
- Clear career progression and promotion opportunities
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Generous sleep-in rate
- Loyalty and attendance bonuses
- Medicash health cash plan
- A free Blue Light Discount Card
- Occupational sick scheme
- Casual dress code
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Training & financial support to complete L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Auto-enrolment pension
- DBS check & annual update fee covered
- Free onsite parking
- Meals provided on shift
Please Note: Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer sponsorship due to the changes in rules in April 2024 as we are not CQC registered.
About Us
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Anchor Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks, including references.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, drop me an email/ call on the below details:
[email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,573.27-£31,370.98 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Anchor Care and Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- working with children who have experienced trauma: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
