Youth Support Worker

Role Description

Youth Support Worker

Hatfield

£31,700 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role either now or in the future.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Linx16+, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore, as a Youth Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

You will have the opportunity to support each young person through this crucial part of their lives, the next step to adulthood and independence. You’ll be the advocate to encourage the positive development of our young people, aged 16 to 18, by providing a consistent caring adult role model.
This could include;

• Supporting them through the daily challenges of independence
• Helping to resource facilities around employment, training, housing, advice for on money matters etc
• 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 feel a part of
• Creating opportunities for to grow and thrive within the home

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better. New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

• Experience of working with young people, or maybe you have cared for a younger friend or family member
• Desire to work towards related qualification and partake in ongoing training
• Must be a team player, support and be supported
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service

What does our rota look like?

Each shift is 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

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
£500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
£1000 Refer A Friend scheme
Support to progress within the company
Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.