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Young Person Support Worker

Semester

Blackpool

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine de l'aide aux jeunes cherche des Support and Youth Workers pour accompagner des jeunes adultes dans leur chemin vers l'indépendance. Ce rôle clé comprend un soutien pratique et un engagement dans le développement personnel des jeunes âgés de 15 à 18 ans. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience pertinente et un NVQ Level 3 en santé et services sociaux. Des horaires flexibles sont offerts, incluant des veilles de nuit et des jours réguliers.

Qualifications

  • Accréditation NVQ3 nécessaire.
  • Willingness to undertake further training.
  • Éducation générale de haut niveau.

Responsibilities

  • Fournir un soutien aux jeunes et aider à l'augmentation des compétences d'indépendance.
  • Assister le travailleur social assigné.
  • Conduire et accompagner selon les plans de soins.

Skills

Expérience de travail avec de jeunes
Compétences en évaluation
Capacité à aider à l'indépendance

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP)

Job description

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NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People Or Health and Social Care

Must have experience supporting young people in a residential setting

Preferred Criteria

Driving License

Semester Recruitment specialises in supporting young people aged 5-18 in supported living, semi-independent accommodation, and children’s residential homes.

We are currently looking for Support and Youth Workers to provide ongoing support to Care Leavers in the area.

Great flexibility with shifts and rota’s.

Rates from £14.50 an hour and £75 sleep – full and part-time possible.

Our client is a leading provider of care to children and young people in the area, recruiting for Support Workers on a long-term temporary basis.

Shifts are typically 24-hour sleepovers; days/nights are also possible.

Although temporary, this is full-time and ongoing with no end date.

This role involves supporting Care Leavers aged 15-18, helping to increase their independence skills.

It is essential that you have experience working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements

High standard of general education.

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Current full driving licence with business insurance preferable.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for providing support to vulnerable people (service users) for the company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Assist the young person’s allocated social worker in delivering the service.
  2. Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
  3. Conduct welcome and induction for young people.
  4. Perform ongoing assessments of service users’ needs.
  5. Provide ongoing support and monitoring of service users.
  6. Assist with welfare and NHS issues.
  7. Prepare reports.
  8. Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
  9. Maintain regular contact with young people.
  10. Inform clients of support groups.
  11. Assist with move-on processes for service users.

Some shifts may also be 24 hours (sleepovers); great flexibility and 2-3 days a week would be full-time hours. Excellent company with a great team.

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