Young People Support Worker
2 days ago
Ilford
Bright Young Futures is a residential care provider supporting children and young people aged 8–17. We currently operate a well-established home in the Ilford area and are proud to be expanding with a newly registered home. This growth brings exciting opportunities for new team members to join us at a pivotal time, with strong potential for development and leadership progression as our services continue to grow. We are currently looking for a Young People's Support Worker to work in the Ilford area. This role provides immense job satisfaction, working alongside a range of professionals and directly creating positive outcomes for the people you'll support Working Hours Full-time, shift-based role on a rolling rota (Mon–Sun) • Day shifts: 8:00am – 8:30pm, • Waking Night shifts: 8:00pm – 8:30amEssential, • Minimum 1 year’s experience working with young people (ages 8–17) in a care, support, youth work, or education setting, • Proven ability to engage, support, and build positive relationships., • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), • Ability to advocate for young people and support their emotional and behavioural development, • Reliable, professional, and committed to safeguarding practicesDesirable, • Experience in residential care with young people or adolescents, • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Understanding of challenging behaviour, trauma-informed care, or youth development, • Experience with OfstedKey Responsibilities, • Support young people with daily routines, independence, and personal development, • Build trusting, professional relationships, acting as a positive role model, • Promote education, life skills, and positive behaviour, • Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and other professionals, • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and individual development goals, • Maintain a safe, clean, and structured home environment, • Complete accurate records and reports, • Make informed decisions to safeguard and support., • Work as part of a team delivering consistent, high-quality care focused on young person's needsWhy Join Us?, • Supportive, dedicated team environment, • Ongoing paid training and development, with clear progression to Team Leader roles, • Structured full-time rota supporting work–life balance If you are compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to thrive and achieve independence, we would love to hear from you.