Website Total Care Recruitment
Residential Youth Worker
Salary: £32,000 per annum + opportunities to earn additional pay through extra shifts
Contract: Full Time
Location: Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Join Our Client and Make a Difference
Our Client is recruiting compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Youth Workers to join their therapeutic children’s residential home in Downpatrick.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma. Working within a nurturing, child-centred environment, you will help young people build positive relationships, develop resilience and achieve their full potential.
If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
What Our Client Offers
Competitive salary of 32,000 per annum
Opportunities to earn additional income through extra shifts
33 days annual leave
10% Annual Leave Loading
250 loyalty bonus every six months following successful completion of probation
Clear career progression to Senior Residential Youth Worker and Key Worker positions
Three-week paid induction programme
Shadow shifts before joining your team
Flexible working with a structured rota and hours bank system
Comprehensive training including:
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Trauma & Attachment
Safeguarding
Health & Safety
Fire Safety
Medication Management
Ongoing professional development and internal training
Professional Development Plan after successful probation
Regular reflective supervision, coaching and support
24-hour on-call support from trained TCI Post Crisis Response staff
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential external counselling services
The opportunity to work within a therapeutic, child-focused residential care model
Be part of a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding residential care for children and young people
About the Role
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will:
Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
Provide high-quality therapeutic care within a safe and nurturing home.
Support young people with their daily routines, education, independence and emotional wellbeing.
Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.
Help young people develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills.
Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times.
Create a warm, stable and supportive home environment where young people can thrive.
Working Pattern
Average of 38 hours per week
Two sleepovers per week on average (alternating between two and three sleepovers over a two-week rota)
24-hour shifts consisting of:
16 hours active support
8-hour paid sleepover
Opportunities to work additional shifts and increase earnings
Essential Criteria
Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviours.
Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People’s Services, Youth Work or another relevant discipline.
Full UK or Irish Driving Licence held for at least one year with no more than three penalty points.
Ability to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check.
Willingness to register with, or already registered with, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Desirable Criteria
Degree in a relevant subject.
Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and complex or pain-based behaviours.
Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed care practices.
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about helping children and young people achieve brighter futures and want to be part of a supportive, therapeutic team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to begin a rewarding career with Our Client in Downpatrick.
Work Location: In person
To apply for this job email your details to careers@totalcarerecruitment.com