Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a young person on a 1 to 1 package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is aged between 16-19 years old. The support worker role is available on a long term contract basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.
As a support worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 1 to 1 basis with their transition into independent living. 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.
The service supports young people aged 16 to 18 years that require 24 hour independent living support. The shifts available are:
* 24 hour shifts (0800-2300 plus a sleep in).
You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work as part time and full time work is available. A minimum of 1 shift per week is required.
The Ideal Support Worker Will:
* Have an NVQ level 3 in children 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.
* Be motivated, flexible, and reliable.
* A current DBS or happy to undertake a new one.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.83-£13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 15-60 hours per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress.
* Free Training.
* Free DBS renewal every year.
* On-site parking.
* Regular on-going weekly work expected to last a minimum of 2 years.
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