Job title: Children and Young People Support Worker
Contract: 35-hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Location: Plymouth (and surrounding areas)
Salary: £22,750 per annum + overtime
SWIS is a well-established and expanding company, seeking enthusiastic, skilled and committed Children and Young People Workers to share our values ‘Believe, Achieve Succeed’, ensuring our young people receive outstanding support and intervention.
The role is rewarding and varied, delivering bespoke intervention programmes and providing support for 0 – 25-year-olds and their families, some with complex needs.
SWIS operate 365 days a year, so you will need to be flexible, have a UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage is paid). However, once you pass probation, there is the opportunity to join our company car scheme.
Ideal Requirements:
* Experience of working directly with young people and/or families.
* The ability to support challenging behaviour.
* Knowledge of statutory regulations, service policies and procedures, government guidance and standards relevant to children, families and social/educational exclusion.
* Experience of providing early intervention and preventative support to education in order to meet measured outcomes and prevent exclusion.
* Substantial experience supporting young people ensuring their social and emotional well-being needs are met.
* Empathy and understanding of the needs relating to children and young people.
* Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children, young people and families in times of challenge and crisis.
* Experience of undertaking direct work with young people and an understanding of the issues related to behaviours, motivation and attitudes of young people.
* Effective strategies to manage challenging, and often unexpected behaviours.
* Knowledge and understanding of the current issues impacting children, young people and families including County Lines, Prevent and CEOP.
Essential Requirements:
* Building strong relationships with people of all ages
* A ‘can do’ attitude
* Willingness to be flexible
* UK driving licence and use of a personal vehicle with business insurance.
* Have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
You will enjoy using a variety of skills to deliver a combination of enrichment and nurturing activities to promote the well-being of children and young people whilst supporting education, engagement and independence.
SWIS are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before commencing work in line with our ‘safer recruitment’ policies.
We reward staff by providing 'bonuses' for commitment, retention and recognition of practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £22,750.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Loyalty bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company car
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship in order to work in the UK?
* Do you have any experience with children or young people with emotional or behavioural needs?
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence and your own car (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Plymouth 3552
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