**Role:** Placed Youth Support Worker **Salary:** Up to £28,288 per annum to include 2 sleep ins per week. 3 Days on including 2 sleeps 4 off shift pattern **Hours:** Full time Days plus sleeps **Location:** Staffordshire area Please note a Full UK driving licence is desirable for this role. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in providing essential support to young people aged 16 to 18 in supported accommodation. This role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 10 PM plus sleep ins, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide daily support and guidance to young residents, fostering a positive and safe living environment. - Engage in effective communication to build trust and rapport, enabling residents to express their needs and aspirations. - Handle challenging situations with patience and resilience, ensuring the well-being of all individuals in your care. - Maintain accurate and thorough records, documenting interactions and progress to support safeguarding and effective service delivery. **Qualities Required:** - Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, fostering an open dialogue with young people. - Commitment and Reliability: A dedicated approach to your role, ensuring consistent support and presence for the residents. - Outcome-Driven Mindset: Focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people, empowering them to reach their full potential. - Ability to Handle Challenges: Experience working with challenging behaviours, demonstrating problem-solving skills and emotional resilience. - Lone Working Capability: Comfortable working independently, while adhering to safeguarding protocols and maintaining a professional standard of care. **How youll be rewarded:** - Real Living Wage employer - Competitive pay rates - Christmas bonus - Blue Light Card - Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!* - Financial wellbeing service - Life Assurance - Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave - Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! - Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. - Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. - Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. - Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics. - Employee assistance programme - Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. Were in this together. - Supportive management and senior leaders. - High quality CPD opportunities. - Free eye checks. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people by providing the support they need to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. If you possess the qualities we seek and are passionate about supporting young individuals, we would love to hear from you! INDSUPBAU.