Support Worker Supported Living

Green Care Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care service in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Supported Living Worker to empower young people aged 16-18. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centred support, promoting independence, and ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed. Candidates should have experience in care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends. This position offers opportunities for career development, including support for obtaining Level 3 qualifications.

Qualifications

• Care experience, ideally with children and young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Support young people based on individual support and care plans.
• Promote independence by developing essential life skills.
• Support young people in accessing education or employment.
• Follow safeguarding protocols and report concerns promptly.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Job description

I am looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Supported Living Worker to join a lovely team in Taunton. The role comes with great opportunities for future development.

The service provides care and support to young people aged 16-18 year old care leavers. In this role you'll empower the young people to live independently, build confidence, and thrive in their own homes and communities. The service is based in Taunton and the home is of a very high standard and the young people are encouraged to be proud of and look after their home.

Whether you are looking to start a career in social care or bringing years of experience, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact to the lives of young people and be part of a supportive team. You will be encouraged and supported to complete your Level 3 to enable you to grow into more senior roles in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support young people and provide high-quality, person-centred support based on individual support and care plans.
• Promote independence by encouraging and supporting young people to develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a tenancy.
• Support with education and employment by helping the young people access or remain in education or employment.
• Safeguarding by remaining vigilant to risks and concerns, following safeguarding protocols and reporting concerns promptly at all times.
• Build positive relationships and establish trusting and professional relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role you will have care experience, ideally with children and young people, with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally and be compassionate, patient, and resilient. As this is a 24 hour service you will be required to work a range of shifts including some evenings and weekends and sleep ins. Ideally you will have a driving licence.

Application

Please apply with your current CV, immediate interviews are available.