Part-Time Independent Living Support Worker (Youth)

Norfolk County Council; Caister-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Norfolk Rewards scheme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking an Independent Living Support Worker for our Children's Services, Supported Accommodation in the Great Yarmouth area. This permanent, part-time role (18.5 hours per week) supports young people to develop independent living skills and contributes to plans and reviews.

You will build positive relationships, communicate clearly with young people and families, plan and prioritise your workload, and pursue training to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience of support work with young people.
• Ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to developing new skills, including Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Contribute to plans and help implement them, attend reviews.
• Build positive relationships with young people and families.
• Enter evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins as required.

Skills

Support work experience

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking an Independent Living Support Worker for our Children's Services, Supported Accommodation in the Great Yarmouth area. This permanent, part-time role (18.5 hours per week) supports young people to develop independent living skills and contributes to plans and reviews.

You will build positive relationships, communicate clearly with young people and families, plan and prioritise your workload, and pursue training to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare