Total 3 job vacancies by Caretech

Senior Youth Support Worker Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Sleep-ins form part of your role and offer an additional £50 per sleep in

Who are Linx 16 Plus?

Linx 16 plus is supported accommodation for young people between 16-18 years. We are newly registered with Ofsted and we are excited and passionate to offer supported accommodation to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.

What is the role?

As a Senior Youth Support Worker you will have previous experience of supporting young people in the UK and be aware of some of the local resources that may be of benefit to our young people. In this Senior role you will also be responsible for supporting other staff using your experience to assist and guide them. You will support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include;

• Supporting them through the challenges of independence
• Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings
• Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment
• Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people
• Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of
• Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home

What does our rota look like?

Each shift, 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am

3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off)

Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps

Rewards and Benefits

• £500 Welcome Bonus*
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme*
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Free DBS check
• Company Pension scheme
• Supportive and welcoming team
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee recognition schemes
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust induction programme bespoke to you and your learning style

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

*T&C’s Apply

Senior Youth Support Worker [SYS-14059]

Service Lead Youth Support - £30,000 per annum

This is a managerial position and experience of supervising staff is essential.

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm. Weekend working and sleep-in’s to cover annual leave or sickness if required.

This is not elderly care - You will need to have experience of supporting younger people

At LINX16+ our primary objective is to provide vulnerable young people with quality support and guidance within a safe environment to enable them to develop the necessary skills to live full and independent lives within the local and wider community. We are committed to working in partnership with commissioning bodies to provide quality services supporting young people to prepare them for transition to independence and adult life. We support young people leaving care, young people at risk of homelessness, unaccompanied young asylum seekers and pregnant teenagers amongst others.

What is the role?

As a Service Lead you will lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the Service, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of good quality support. You will operate with clear and consistent approaches in line with Linx 16+ Supported Accommodation Services providing accommodation and care for Young People in accordance with the organisation, and in accordance with relevant legislation. You will promote the welfare, safety, personal development and well-being of Young People receiving support at the service.

What do we look for?

The skills and experience necessary to safeguard Young People and make the necessary referrals in line with local safeguarding procedures
Work closely with the service development team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the Service if appropriate
To have the knowledge and ability to monitor and adhere to Health & Safety legislation and good practice
To have the skills necessary to undertake the management of assessing Young People’s needs and developing individual support plans from the information
To have the ability to support and develop staff and carry out staff supervision and appraisal
Level 5 essential or commitment to complete within 2 years. Level 3 CCYP and relevant experience will be considered in exceptional circumstances
Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends on a rota basis and sometimes short notice changes in shifts

LINX16+ Values

Friendly - passionate and caring nature
Positive - pleasant and approachable
Empowering - others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
Person Centred - allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative - by using or introducing new engagement methods and ideas

Rewards and Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus*
£1000 Refer A Friend scheme*
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Free DBS check
Company Pension scheme
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Employee recognition schemes
CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

*T&C’s Apply

Service Lead Youth Support [SYS-14061]

Youth Support Worker Full Time 36 hours per week
Sleep-ins form part of your role and offer an additional £50 per sleep in

Who are Linx 16 Plus?

Linx 16 plus is supported accommodation for young people between 16-18 years. We are newly registered with Ofsted and we are excited and passionate to offer supported accommodation to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.

What is the role?

As a Youth Support Worker you will have the opportunity to support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include;

Supporting them through the challenges of independence
Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings
Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment
Must be IT literate, especially with Word and Outlook for Emails
Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people
Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people
Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of
Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home

What does our rota look like?

Each shift, 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am
3 week rolling rota. (One day on, Two days off)

Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps

Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps

Rewards and Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus*
£1000 Refer A Friend scheme*
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Free DBS check
Company Pension scheme
Supportive and welcoming team
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Employee recognition schemes
CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants
Employee Assistance Program
Robust induction programme bespoke to you and your learning style

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

*T&C’s Apply

Youth Support Worker [SYS-14057]