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The purpose of the job of support worker is to actively promote person centered support and learning for young people who are not in employment, education or training. The project targets those young people who are Winter school leavers or who have already left school. These young people are in need of more choices and more chances in relation to their future education or employment. These young people have at times chaotic lifestyles.
Bridges offers a flexible education and training programme, where young people are encouraged to learn new skills, overcome barriers and make informed choices for their futures.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is H
* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)
* Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
* Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
* A relocation package does not apply to this post
* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
* You must have possession of a full driving licence and access to a car
* We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at 66/68 Commercial Road, Lerwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Martin Summers, Team Leader, Telephone on 01595 744490 or email martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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