My Client is a leading provider of support packages to young people leaving care, in the Bacup area.
I am recruiting for a long-term temporary support worker for a 3-month ongoing booking doing 2 full day sleeps a week.
£14.50 an hour, £75 sleep.
Essential Criteria
1. Must have experience supporting young people in a residential setting.
Preferred Criteria
1. NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care.
2. Driving License.
The days are all 24-hour sleeps and will be on a 2 on 4 off basis.
This role involves supporting young people aged between 5-18, helping to increase their independence skills.
It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 in Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.
Qualifications/Requirements
1. High standard of general education.
2. NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
3. Willingness to undertake further training.
4. Current full driving licence with business insurance preferable.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the provision of Support for Vulnerable People (Service Users) for the Company.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service.
2. Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
3. Conduct welcome and induction for Young people.
4. Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs.
5. Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users.
6. Assist in welfare and NHS issues.
7. Preparation of reports.
8. Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
9. Maintain regular contact with young people.
10. Inform customers of support groups.
11. Assist Move-On of Service Users.
Some shifts may also be 24 hours (sleepovers). Great flexibility; 2-3 days a week would be full-time hours. Excellent company with a great unit.
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