Residential Support Worker

Brook Street; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bristol is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-24. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, promoting independent living skills, and maintaining accurate records. Essential qualifications include being a driver with access to a vehicle and having excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers 28 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Training provided

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under pressure.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support that meets the needs of young people.
• Build positive relationships and offer unconditional positive regard.
• Support independent living skills like budgeting and cooking.
• Provide emotional support during times of stress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork ability

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ2/SVQ2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teenagers and Young People

Job description

Location: Bristol

Pay Rate:

• Weekdays: £12.21 per hour
• Weekends: £12.74 per hour

Contract Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: Mixed shifts between 08:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00, including weekends and some Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide advice, assistance, and support to young people aged 16-24 years old. You will attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs, act as a positive role model, and work closely with them to help address challenges and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support that meets the physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of young people.
• Provide a caring and nurturing environment where young people feel safe and supported.
• Build positive relationships and offer unconditional positive regard.
• Support independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, job seeking).
• Act as a key worker or co-worker, ensuring support plans are up to date.
• Provide emotional support during times of stress and difficulty.
• Encourage community engagement and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and attend regular meetings.
• Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding protocols.

Requirements

Essential:

• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
• Physical fitness.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under pressure.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Desirable:

• NVQ2/SVQ2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teenagers and Young People.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS required.
• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• Training provided and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Apply today to make a real difference in the lives of young people!