Young Person Support Worker

Semester; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care is seeking Support and Youth Workers to support Care Leavers aged 15-18. This role is crucial for enhancing their independence skills, offering flexible shifts including 24-hour sleepovers. Successful candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in residential settings.

Benefits

Great flexibility with shifts and rotas

Working with a supportive team

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health and Social Care.
• Experience in a residential or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in delivering services to young people.
• Provide transport and ongoing support to service users.
• Conduct assessments of user needs.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Independence skills facilitation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

High standard of general education

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 specializes 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 rotas.

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 Support Workers on a long-term temporary basis.

Shifts are typically 24-hour sleepovers; however, days and nights are also possible.

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

This role involves supporting Care Leavers aged between 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 in 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. To assist the young person’s allocated social worker in the delivery of 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 in 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 constitute full-time hours. Excellent company with a great team.