Overview
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for Support Workers for a national organisation that houses and supports young people with complex needs. The roles are based in services across the North West region including Greater Manchester and specifically West Cheshire/ Chester.
Responsibilities
* Provide effective day-to-day shift cover that supports the aims of the project, safeguards the young people and provides effective support within a harm minimisation and strengths and recovery framework.
* Work across a pattern of ad hoc shifts (Monday to Sunday), covering a mixture of early and late shifts across services in the North West region including Greater Manchester and West Cheshire/ Chester.
* Support young people with complex needs related to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse and manage behaviours that can present challenges.
* Note that this role involves lone working.
* Salary: £13.78 per hour plus £1.66 holiday pay (total £15.44 per hour).
* Interested candidates must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week across 7 days.
Essential qualifications and experience
* 12 months paid experience working with young people
* An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance use
* The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
* Commitment to promoting an environment which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others
* High level understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain boundaries
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Additional requirements to register
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Current valid right to work in the UK
* Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
* A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
How to apply
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
Note: The outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.
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