Youth Support Worker jobs in Worcestershire

Residential Support Worker – Flexible Hours (24, 32, 40 or 48 Hours)

Pay: £13.75–£14.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, with a £2,000 new starter bonus.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 24, 32, 40 or 48 hours per week, working on a fixed rolling rota.

A rewarding career, with hours and rewards to suit your lifestyle!

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives, with the flexibility to choose working hours that suit you?

At Our Place Group, we understand that everyone has different commitments and priorities. That's why we're offering the opportunity to join our team as a Residential Support Worker on 24,32, 40 or 48 hours per week, alongside competitive pay and an exciting £2,000 new starter bonus!

Whether you're looking for a full-time career, a better work-life balance or fewer hours to fit around family life and other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll benefit from our established fixed rolling rota, giving you a predictable working pattern and regular days off. For our full-time team members, this means three days off in week one and four days off in week two. Part-time rotas will be arranged to reflect your contracted hours while maintaining the rolling rota pattern.

Who are we looking for?

We have an incredible opportunity for both qualified and unqualified Residential Support Workers to join our residential home.

We are looking for committed, caring and passionate people who want to help young people develop their independence, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Our Place Group is an independent group of children's residential homes and an independent specialist school based in the village of Bransford, Worcester. We support

young people with a variety of needs that can include, learning disability, autism and behaviours that can challenge.

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting our young people with their day-to-day lives, helping them develop essential life skills, take part in meaningful activities and work towards their individual goals.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a positive difference.

Why join us?

· Earn up to £14.25 per hour: Start on £14.25 per hour if you join us with an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

· £2,000 new starter bonus: Receive £1,000 on successfully passing your probation and a further £1,000 on your first employment anniversary, subject to the applicable bonus terms.

· Flexible contracted hours: Choose from 24, 32, 40 or 48 hours per week to suit your lifestyle working on a fixed rolling rota.

· A predictable rota: Benefit from a two-week rolling rota, helping you plan your work and personal life.

· A rewarding role: Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need your support.

· Career development: Gain new skills, work towards recognised qualifications and build a long-term career in residential care.

Pay, Rewards and Benefits

We want our team to feel valued, supported and equipped to do their best work. Our rewards and benefits include:

· Competitive hourly pay of £13.75–£14.25, depending on qualifications and experience.

· £2,000 new starter bonus, with £1,000 payable on successfully passing probation and £1,000 payable on your first employment anniversary, subject to the applicable bonus terms.

· Company sick pay.

· £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.

· Clear career progression structure.

· Paid induction programme.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Fully funded Level 3 qualifications, with up to a 50p per hour pay increase on successful completion, subject to the applicable qualification and pay arrangements.

· Bespoke training to develop your knowledge and skills.

· Free enhanced DBS check.

· Free parking.

· Subsidised meals freshly prepared by our excellent on-site catering team.

· Company pension scheme.

· Employee recognition schemes.

· Access to a company vehicle when required for work.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a role that offers purpose, flexibility and great rewards, we'd love to hear from you.

With flexible hours, opportunities to develop your career and a £2,000 new starter bonus, there's never been a better time to join Our Place Group!

Whether you're looking for 24, 32, 40 or 48 hours a week, you could be the person we're looking for.

Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career with Our Place Group.

This role is subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list checks, satisfactory employment references, verification of identity and right to work, and other appropriate pre-employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

· Casual dress

· Company pension

· Cycle to work scheme

· Discounted or free food

· Employee discount

· Free parking

· Referral programme

· Sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.75-£14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• We do not offer sponsorship as we have no licenses, and therefore switches are not available. Do you have authorisation to work in the UK with a minimum of 2 years on your visa?
• Do you have experience, either work or lived experience, with Children with additional needs?

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person