Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a (minimum) level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is a female aged between 16-21 years old and she has complex mental health needs.
The support worker role is available on a temporary long term basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form. Please note that we DO NOT offer SPONSORSHIP.
A CAR DRIVER WITH A VALID UK DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL
The hours of work available are Monday to Sunday:
1. 0800-11pm plus sleep over
2. 0800-2200
Working as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following:
* Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
* Personal and domestic hygiene.
* Budgeting.
* Physical and emotional health.
* Training/education/employment/recreation.
Essential criteria for the role:
* Have an NVQ level 3 in children’s and young people, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma).
* Have at least 6 months paid experience in children's/young people or similar support worker role in the UK.
* Have experience as a support worker for young people.
* ACCESS TO A CAR AND A FULL, VALID UK DRIVING LICENSE.
* A current Enhanced DBS or the willingness to complete one.
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