Support Worker - Young People - Preston
Hunts Recruitment is looking for a support worker to join our clients leaving care service in the Preston area. You will be supporting young people with a range of needs and behaviours.
* Full Time, permanent
* £24,000 per annum, plus overtime
This role is based on 24 hour shifts, working 7 per month on a 1 on, 3 off rotation. The shifts are not waking nights; you will be paid your full rate per hour for your sleep.
Role Overview
* Lone working with the young person
* Sleep in shifts required
* Promoting, supporting and empowering young people to engage in education, training or employment
* Developing life skills for example, meal preparation, house cleaning, washing, what to do in emergency situations, financial planning
* Supporting, empowering and enabling the young people to understand life post 18 and make positive choices for their future independence
Must Haves:
* Calm under pressure
* Computer literate
* Ability to prioritise
* Assertive decision making
* Resilience
* Crisis management skills
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* Engaging & motivating personality
Benefits:
* Pension
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness plans
* Cash Medical plans
* DBS cost covered
* Full company induction including shadow working
* Training
* Refer a friend scheme
* Store discounts through perks at work
* Career development opportunities
Hunts Recruitment acts as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone. #J-18808-Ljbffr