Youth Support Worker — Transform Lives Daily

Look Ahead Care and Support; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Pension up to 8% employer

Life assurance 3x pensionable salary

Reward Gateway discounts

Blue Light Card access

Fully paid induction programme

ILM courses and Apprenticeships

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Online wellbeing resources

Staff Awards programme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Look Ahead Care and Support is seeking a kind, organised and resilient Support Worker for our Young People Social Care Service in Bromley. You will build trusting relationships with customers, support goal setting, and work with the team to manage caseloads and risks.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for learning and development, with a 40-hour week and a salary of £30,784 per annum.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in social care or related field.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers.
• Working proactively with other team members to handle caseloads and admin tasks.
• Supporting customers to set personalised goals in a Support Plan.
• Conducting regular key work sessions to achieve Support Plan goals.
• Assessing and managing risks with a positive risk-taking approach.
• Manage risk and safety in and outside the living environment.
• Support with daily living activities and practical tasks where needed.
• Develop links with local statutory and voluntary organisations for engagement opportunities.
• Involve customers in design, development and delivery of the service.
• Empower customers to access services and benefits.
• Encourage tenants to pay rent and manage rent accounts.

Skills

Kind

Organised

Resilient

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care / charity sector / supported housing

Job description

Look Ahead Care and Support is seeking a kind, organised and resilient Support Worker for our Young People Social Care Service in Bromley. You will build trusting relationships with customers, support goal setting, and work with the team to manage caseloads and risks.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for learning and development, with a 40-hour week and a salary of £30,784 per annum.