**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 areaPlease 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.