Young Person Support Worker #12307314

Semester.co.uk; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking Support and Youth Workers to assist Care Leavers aged 15-18 in developing independence skills. The role offers flexible shifts, including sleepovers, with both full and part-time options available. Preferred qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and experience in a similar setting is required.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting is essential.
• Current full driving license preferred.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in delivering services.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of service users' needs.
• Provide transport as directed in care plans.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Ability to conduct assessments

High standard of general education

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People

Job description

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 rotas.

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

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

Shifts are typically 24-hour sleepovers; day and night shifts are also available.

Although temporary, this is a full-time, ongoing position with no specified end date.

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

It is essential to 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 license with business insurance is 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 partner agencies.
9. Maintain regular contact with young people.
10. Inform clients of support groups.
11. Assist in the move-on process for service users.

Some shifts may also be 24 hours (sleepovers); flexibility is appreciated, with 2-3 days a week constituting full-time hours. The company offers a great working environment.