Senior Youth Support Worker: Lead Team & Recovery

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Pension up to 8%

Life assurance 3x pensionable salary

Blue Light Card discounts

Fully paid induction programme

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Program

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Look Ahead Care and Support in London is seeking a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Young People Social Care Service in Tower Hamlet.

This role offers a salary of 31,593.00 per annum for a 40-hour week, with a wide range of benefits, learning and development, and a culture that welcomes all.

As part of the management team you may support others while handling own caseload and working flexibly to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Support Worker, preferably with young people.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Desirable: previous Look Ahead experience or similar provider.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to manage the service caseload and support a recovery-focused approach.
• Assess referrals and support rapid responses, promoting positive risk management.
• Induct new customers and help orient them to the community.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive service environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Look Ahead Care and Support in London is seeking a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Young People Social Care Service in Tower Hamlet.

This role offers a salary of 31,593.00 per annum for a 40-hour week, with a wide range of benefits, learning and development, and a culture that welcomes all.

As part of the management team you may support others while handling own caseload and working flexibly to meet customer needs.