The role will be to support young people.
PASSIONATE, ENTHUSIASTIC, MOTIVATED and COMMITTED to make a difference and improving the lives of young people supporting them to holistically develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a home where they feel safe and cared for working towards being the best versions of themselves and fully independent.
Salary: £14.00 per hour £50 sleep in rate
Location: CW2 Crewe, Cheshire East
Hours: As required
Contract: Permanent Role
Driver: Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK driver's licence
Benefits of a Independence Support Worker:
· Opportunity to complete the Level 3/4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded
· Casual dress code
· Company pension
· 28 days annual leave
· Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing training and CPD planning
· Competitive salary
Role of a Independence Support Worker:
· To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
· To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the home.
· To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
· Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
· Provide support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
· Maintain a safe environment for young people.
· Ensuring the safety of the young people
· maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
· Supporting young people's behaviour safely and sympathetically.
· Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives
Requirements:
· Experience as a Support Worker, or working with Young People is desirable
· Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
· You must hold UK full driver licence & be a driver as you will be required to transport young people.
· NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
· You must be able to commute to Crewe/Cheshire East Area
Apply:
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ISW BANK