Support Worker Transitions #0009F66B1

Semester.co.uk; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering young individuals transitioning from care. As a Transition Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in helping adolescents develop essential life skills, from budgeting to cooking. This long-term temporary position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, ensuring they are equipped to thrive as they move into their own homes. With hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about youth development and social support.

Benefits

Free ongoing training

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS check

Support from dedicated team

Experienced consultant

Opportunities in preferred area

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents aged 16-25 with vulnerabilities.
• Residential experience preferred for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing independence skills.
• Build genuine relationships to help them access opportunities.

Skills

Independence Skills Development

Relationship Building

Budgeting

Cooking

DIY

Behavioral Management

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Staying Close Service Transition Support Worker

Tameside Children’s Services are seeking to recruit committed Transition Support Workers to join our team as part of the Staying Close project. Staying Close is a pilot service designed to support children who have left care and previously lived in children’s homes, providing practical, employment, emotional, and social assistance as they exit care.

The goal of the program is to ensure each young person is equipped with skills to lead a successful and positive life once they move into their own home. Support continues until the age of 21.

About You

We are looking for Support Workers with vision and energy to build positive, genuine relationships with young people. You should have ambitious aspirations for the young people you support, helping them access opportunities to develop interests and skills.

You should have knowledge of developing independence skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, DIY, paying bills, and dealing with utility and housing providers to effectively support the young people.

Please ensure all essential criteria in the attached person specification are met and evidenced in your application.

Role Details

• Initial 3-month post
• Ideal candidate qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification, experience working with adolescents aged 16-25, with vulnerabilities and complex needs, behavioral challenges, and independence skills; residential experience preferred.
• Hybrid working: first 3 weeks in the office with the team, then flexible working arrangements.
• Interviews: flexible, either teams or face-to-face.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Free ongoing training upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS check completed
• Support from an approachable, dedicated team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area

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