Job Description

Residential Youth Support Worker

Location:

Dagenham (RM8)

Employment Type:

Full-time / Permanent

Salary:

12.21 per hour (~ 25,423 annually, based on 40 hours per week)

Shift Pattern:

12-hour night shifts and 6 or 12-hour weekend shifts; very occasional weekday shifts

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating safe, nurturing environments? Join Outreach Homes as a Residential Youth Support Worker and play a vital role in guiding young people aged 16-18 within a semi-independent living provision, helping them build brighter futures.

This role is an opportunity to be a steady and supportive presence during key periods, particularly across weekends, promoting wellbeing, safety and personal growth for young people facing complex challenges.

Please note:

This position primarily involves weekend work, including night shifts, to meet the needs of our young people.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Youth Support Worker, your duties will include:

Conducting regular checks throughout the night to ensure residents' safety and wellbeing. Delivering, documenting and recording of key work sessions with the young people. Ensuring all young people return to the placement by their curfew time. Reporting and recording a young person who is missing or absent without authorisation. Completing thorough health and safety inspections in and around the property. Responding calmly and appropriately to emergencies or incidents during the night, reporting to senior management and documenting all events. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date logs of incidents, observations and contact with young people. Building positive relationships with residents to promote emotional support, growth and independence. Communicating effectively with day staff to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care. Any other reasonable duties as required to ensure the safety and welfare of residents.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths or equivalent. NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People). Minimum of 1 year's experience working with children and young people in any setting i.e. education, social care. Experience working night shifts/and or in a lone-working environment. Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection principles.

Desirable:

Experience working in semi-independent or supported living services. Experience working in a school setting. Awareness of trauma-informed approaches. Mental health first aid or similar training. Familiarity with incident reporting.

Safer Recruitment

Outreach Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore all applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and provide a minimum of two references, one from their current/previous employer.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and we value diversity within our team.

How to Apply

Please apply via Indeed or send your CV to .

Important Dates

Application Deadline:

Tuesday 13th May 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 19th May 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Every weekend Night shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2025
Expected start date: 02/06/2025