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Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd in Redditch is recruiting a motivated Young Person Worker to join a local service, supporting young people to develop skills, confidence and independence.

You will work on a 7-day rolling rota with early, late and weekend shifts, providing one-to-one support, building relationships, and helping with education, employment and training pathways while safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous key worker experience, ideally supporting young people.
• Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals in a support, housing, youth work or social care setting.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible to work a 7-day rolling rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent one-to-one support and guidance.
• Build positive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Create and review personalised support plans.
• Help develop life skills, education, employment pathways.
• Support safeguarding and welfare concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Key worker

Calm and empathetic

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Motivation and encouragement

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and supportive

Young Person Worker to join a service around the

Redditch Area, supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to progress towards a more positive future

Location: Redditch

Hours: Rota Shift Work

Days Per Week: 5 [ Any 5 days from Sunday - Monday]

Contract: Temporary/Ongoing

Weekday: 8am - 4pm (Early)

1pm - 8pm (Late)

Weekend: 8am - 8pm (Full time staff required 1 shift every other weekend)

What you'll be doing:

You'll work closely with young people to:

• Act as a

key worker, providing consistent one-to-one support and guidance

• Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage young people to achieve their goals
• Create and review personalised support plans focused on progression and independence
• Help young people develop essential life skills and confidence
• Support young people with education, employment, training and other pathways into independence
• Help young people manage day-to-day challenges and overcome barriers to progression
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and welfare concerns
• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support

What we're looking for:

Previous key worker experience, ideally supporting young people

• Experience working with

young people or vulnerable individuals in a support, housing, youth work or social care setting

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to motivate and encourage young people to make positive changes
• An understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people
• Flexibility to work a

7-day rolling rota with

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, helping young people build confidence, develop independence and take their next steps

If you have key worker experience and a passion for supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you