YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER

Charles Hunter Associates; Bridgwater; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Youth Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-21 in Bridgwater and Taunton. This role involves supporting unaccompanied asylum seekers and care leavers in their journey to independent living. The ideal candidate will possess empathy and resilience, and have experience in support work. Driving is essential for this position. Full-time hours with shift consistency and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Holiday Pay 12.07%

Weekly Pay

Online Rota app

Free E-Learning Platform

Shift consistency

Qualifications

• Experience in Support Work or Key worker.
• Confident in working independently.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care leavers.
• Assist with property maintenance, budgeting, and food prep.
• Drive to various locations as required.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Clear Communication

Job description

YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
You must have the Right to Work in the UK and a UK driving License with access to a vehicle.

Youth Support Worker required to support our client in Taunton and Bridgwater with their Semi-Independent Living Services. You will be working with young people at 16-21 years. This role is based across both Bridgwater and Taunton.
Driving for the role is essential.

About the role:

As a Support Worker, you will be working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care leavers to live independently. Duties include supporting with, property maintenance, budgeting, food shopping, food prep, and appointments in the community.

About you:

A successful candidate will have empathy, compassion, and resilience working with young people with mental health, anxiety, and complex needs.

Pay starts from £12.21 per hour PAYE + HOLIDAY PAY

Requirements for you as a Youth Support Worker:

• Experience in Support Work or Key worker.
• Confident in working independently and being proactive.
• Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the update service.

Shift Times for you as a Youth Support Worker:

• Monday - Friday 9:00-17:00 / 10:00-18:00.
• Some weekend work may be required.
• Temporary to permanent opportunities.
• Full Time Hours

Benefits for you as a Youth Support Worker:

• Holiday Pay 12.07%
• Weekly Pay
• Online Rota app
• Free E-Learning Platform
• Shift consistency

For more information please apply or contact [e-mail] / 01189485555