Leaving Care Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking passionate Leaving Care Workers for a role in Greater Manchester. The position involves providing emotional and housing support to young people transitioning to independence. Candidates should have experience in leaving care, be able to encourage youth with complex needs, and must possess a vehicle. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, with an immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a leaving care or supported housing environment.
• Encouraging young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Must be a driver with a vehicle and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and housing related support to young care leavers.
• Help young people transition to independence.

Skills

Experience in leaving care or supported housing

Ability to encourage young people

Driving with own vehicle

Job description

Job Overview

We are proud to be working with an established provider of supported accommodation services for young care leavers and are looking for experienced Leaving Care Workers to join their rapidly expanding team in the Greater Manchester.

On their behalf, we are seeking to identify passionate and enthusiastic Leaving Care Workers to join their growing portfolio of placements of young care leavers.

Responsibilities

As a Leaving Care Worker you will be committed to providing emotional and housing related support to young people in their transition to independence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience of working within a leaving care or supported housing environment.
• Experience encouraging young people who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs, to restore trust in others and bring about a strong foundation for their future.
• Must be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. Mileage will be paid.
• Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority.
• Availability Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00 (with some flexibility).
• Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates.

Apply now to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people.