About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Ad Hoc Support Workers to support children aged 5 17 within residential children homes and 1618 year olds within semi-independent services. This is ad hoc work only, covering sickness, annual leaveand emergency/crisis situations.
The young people supported present with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and often have complex needs, including:
Mental health challenges
Self-harm behaviours
Substance misuse
Learning disabilities
History of offending
Asylum-seeking backgrounds
While the majority of placements are planned, the service also supports emergency referrals, so confidence working in high-pressure situations is important.
Choose your own shift pattern, we work off the availability you give us days and nights available
Key Requirements
Experience working with children / young adults
Confidence supporting young people with complex emotional and mental health needs
Ability to work independently
Calm, resilientand professional approach during crisis situations
Flexibility to accept last-minute and emergency shifts
What We Offer
Flexible ad hoc work to fit around other commitments
Variety of services and settings
Support from an on-call management team
Opportunity to gain experience with complex and diverse young people
If you are an experienced support worker looking for flexible, ad hoc work and are confident supporting young people with complex needs, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information.
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