Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker

FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care company in Knowsley is seeking a Supported Accommodation Support Worker to assist young adults aged 16-18 in preparing for independent living. Responsibilities include providing emotional support and guidance for self-sufficiency. Salary ranges from £12.54 to £13.23 per hour plus additional benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience with young adults and be within travelling distance to Prescot. Training and support are offered, and the role includes paid holidays and bank holidays.

Benefits

224 hours holiday per year

Private healthcare

Bank holidays paid at x1.5

Free parking on site

Further training and development

Qualifications

• Living within travelling distance to the complex in Prescot.
• Experience working in home or assisted living settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults preparing for independent living.
• Provide emotional support to young adults.
• Assist in self-sufficiency and personal development.

Skills

Experience with children or young adults

Emotional support

Self-sufficiency guidance

Education

NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support and supported accommodation support for children and young adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. They are always growing and take pride in the support they give the children – they believe that setting them up with the life skills now will help them turn into well rounded members of the community. Their staff are always on hand to provide emotional support as well as helping to teach and develop the children for the future.

They are recruiting for a Supported Accommodation Support Worker, you will be : - : -

• Based in a group supported home for young people (16-18 years old), a self contained flat complex
• Working 2 shifts per week (10am till 10am next day is a shift)
• Based at their Prescot facility
• Working with male and female young adults from 16-18 years old
• Supporting the young adult with preparing them for living alone and helping them navigate self sufficiency and growing into a responsible adult
• Making sure they are supported emotionally as well so they can work towards not needed the support as they grow older

Salary and benefits for a supported accommodation support worker : -

• 12.54 without the NVQ level 3 OR £13.23 if you already have it
• 60 per sleep in – in addition paid for 32.5 hours per week on the above rate
• 224 hours holiday per year – you get an extra 2 days when you have been there 2 years
• Bank holidays paid at x1.5
• A great support network with further training and development
• Free parking on site if you need it
• Private healthcare

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements for a Supported Accommodation Support Worker : -

• Living within travelling distance to the complex in Prescot
• NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce would be beneficial but is not essential
• You would also need some sort of experience working with children or young adults within either a home or assisted living setting, they would also look at someone who has worked in assisted / supported living for adult care

For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam.

In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd. with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom