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Youth Support Worker

Horizon Care & Education

England

On-site

GBP 24,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team, providing essential support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers. This role is not just about assistance; it's about empowering young individuals to live independently and shape their futures. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a mission that truly makes a difference. The company values its employees, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous perks to ensure your well-being and career growth. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a rewarding journey, this opportunity is for you.

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Tastecard

Ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Free eye checks

Experience in supporting young individuals is beneficial.
Ability to handle various situations with a practical approach.

Support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers.
Help young people live independently and fulfill their potential.

Practical Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Empathy

Full UK Driving Licence

Role: Support Worker

Salary: £23,400 plus £900 car allowance, mileage and on-call allowance

Hours: Full time/part time flexible working available across 7 days with on-call and occasional weekends/sleep-ins.

Location: Somerset

Please note you will need a Full UK driving licence for the role

Horizon Care have an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our fantastic team.

Our Supported Accommodation division provides support to Young People from the age of 16 to get ready to live independently. If you think you have transferable skills and the drive to help young people fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care leavers to live independently.

Support workers come from different backgrounds and often have experience and skills gained in a variety of roles and environments. If you think you have transferable skills and the drive to help young people fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.

You must be practical, flexible, and able to respond to a variety of situations.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

How You'll Be Rewarded

Real Living Wage employer
Competitive pay rates
Christmas bonus
Blue Light Card
Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
Employee assistance programme
Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
Supportive management and senior leaders.
High quality CPD opportunities.
Free eye checks.