Youth Independent Living Support Worker - Level 1

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services incl. ph

Flexible working incl. flexi-time, PT,

Norfolk Rewards discounts

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses where applicable

Advance of travel expenses

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking Independent Living Support Workers for the Children’s Services, Supported Accommodation in the Kings Lynn area. The role involves assisting young people to develop independent living skills and contributing to plans and their implementation.

You will engage with residents, families and professionals, attend reviews, and work a pattern that may include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of support work.
• Ability to communicate clearly with young people and families.
• Good organisational skills to plan and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in independent living schemes.
• Contribute to plans to support residents and assist with implementation.
• Attend statutory reviews as required.
• Build positive relationships with young people and families to meet emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Support work experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF)

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking Independent Living Support Workers for the Children’s Services, Supported Accommodation in the Kings Lynn area. The role involves assisting young people to develop independent living skills and contributing to plans and their implementation.

You will engage with residents, families and professionals, attend reviews, and work a pattern that may include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.