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Northwest Leaving Care Services; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sleep-in rate

DBS funded

Induction

Pension

Training support

Job summary

Northwest Leaving Care is seeking a Support Worker to assist young people aged 16+ with independent living skills in Burnley and surrounding areas. You will provide direct support, promote positive routines and safety, and work within Ofsted regulations.

Shifts include a rota with some sleep-ins, evenings and weekends. Desirable: 1-2 years' experience with children and young people; full driving licence; Diploma/NVQ in Social Care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience of working with children and young people is desirable.
• Desirable: Diploma/NVQ in Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to young people to promote positive independent living.
• Help young people access services and follow Ofsted regulations.
• Support transition planning and ensure safe, productive placements.

Skills

Experience with children and young

Education

Diploma/NVQ in Social Care

Job description

Northwest Leaving Care is a service dedicated to delivering support and guidance to young people aged 16 plus across the Northwest. Our growing business requires a number of Support Workers.

Main Duties/Requirements

Must be over the age of 21 years old to apply for this role

The main purpose of the post is to provide direct support to young people, ensuring that all aspects of their independent living transition and experience is positive and productive. To ensure that young people feel supported and valued in all aspects of their placement. To understand, follow and work within the Ofsted Regulations. To ensure that young people have access to a range of services which can contribute to them successfully completing their independent living training.

Shifts are based on a Rota basis which will include some sleep- in duties, evenings and weekends.

1 to 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people is desirable

A full driving licence and with business insurance is desirable.

A Diploma/NVQ in Social Care is desirable.

We Offer

• A competitive rate of pay £12.71-£12.92 per hour / sleep in rate £70 per sleep
• Enhanced DBS Funded by Company
• Full induction
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing accredited training and support

Please Note that any job offers would be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of 2 suitable references

Location: Burnley, Blackburn and surrounding areas

To be discussed at Interview / Next stage depending on experience.