Support Worker Young People

Outside Company; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency is recruiting a level 3 qualified Support Worker to assist a young female with complex mental health needs in Weston-super-Mare. This long-term role offers flexibility for part-time or full-time hours and includes various responsibilities aimed at fostering independence and personal growth. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to providing compassionate support.

Benefits

Casual dress

Free Training

Free DBS renewal every year

On-site parking

Regular on-going weekly work expected to last a minimum of 2 years

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paid experience in children's/young people's support roles.
• Experience as a support worker for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young person with relationship building and personal hygiene.
• Assist with budgeting and health.
• Facilitate training, education, and recreation.

Skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

NVQ level 3 in children and young people

Counselling

Psychology Degree

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 care package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is female and has complex mental health needs. The support worker role is available on a long term contract basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.

As a support worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 2 to 1 basis, working as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following;

• Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
• Personal and domestic hygiene.
• Budgeting.
• Physical, mental and emotional health.
• Training/education/employment/recreation.
  
  

The service supports young people age 16 years plus that require 24 hour independent living support. The shifts available are

• 24 hour shifts (0800-2300 plus a sleep in)
  
  

You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work as part time and full time work is available. A minimum of 1 shift per week is required.

The Ideal Support Worker Will

• Have an NVQ level 3 in children and young people, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma)
• Have at least 6 months paid experience in childrens/young people or similar support worker role in the UK.
• Have experience as a support worker for young people
• Be motivated, flexible, and reliable
• A current DBS or happy to undertake a new one
  
  

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.83-£13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 15 60 hours per week

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Free Training
• Free DBS renewal every year
• On-site parking
• Regular on-going weekly work expected to last a minimum 2 years
  
  

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