Live-In Support Worker for Young Adults (Independent Living)

Eclipse Properties Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse Properties Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated support worker to help looked after young people aged 16–18 develop skills and independence. You will deliver a flexible service with local authorities and agencies, and manage a caseload across locations with regular visits.

Essential: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Social and Health Care and 12 months’ experience; excellent English; Outlook/Word/Excel; ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Candidate MUST have NVQ (QCF) LEVEL 3 or above in Social and Health Care.
• Candidate MUST have 12 months experience of working with vulnerable young people.
• UP-TO-DATE DBS preferred. Company will apply for right candidate
• MUST have excellent speaking and written English.
• Computer literate – Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills
• The ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility with attitude and shift patterns
• Confident and competent in supporting clients with challenging behaviour
• Empathetic individual, who will relate to our service users
• Someone who can absorb and process information effectively
• Manage their own time and case load effectively
• Interact with and engage our young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people leaving care to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem.
• Deliver an effective and flexible service for the young people in partnership with local authorities and relevant agencies.
• Ensure the young person is prepared for independent living when turning 18.
• You will be managing a caseload of at least 15 young people across various locations and will conduct visits and support the young person with their needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Outlook

Word

Excel

Organisation

Teamwork

Independent work

Case load management

Education

NVQ (QCF) Level 3 in Social and Health Care

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Eclipse Properties Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated support worker to help looked after young people aged 16–18 develop skills and independence. You will deliver a flexible service with local authorities and agencies, and manage a caseload across locations with regular visits.

Essential: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Social and Health Care and 12 months’ experience; excellent English; Outlook/Word/Excel; ability to work independently and in a team.