Youth support worker

Are you a compassionate and resilient professional dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people? We are currently seeking Youth Support Workers for exciting Temp-to-Perm opportunities with a leading specialist youth charity.Locations: Newry & DownpatrickThe Opportunity:In this role, you will provide vital interventions to young people aged 16-25, helping them build the skills and confidence necessary to maintain their own homes and live independently. You will act as a mentor, advocate, and practical guide, ensuring that the young people you support have the best possible start to their adult lives.Benefits£13.43 36 hours per week (3 x 12 hour shifts - mostly waking nights cover)Access to excellent training and a culture that prioritises personal and professional development.A permanent contract following a successful temporary period.RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you must meet the following essential criteria:A valid NISCC registration, as well as enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)6 months of experience working with young people in supported housing or community-based support OR a relevant degree (Social Work, Youth & Community Work) plus 6 months of experience.Proven experience in risk assessment, safety planning, and support planning.Understanding and knowledge of homelessness, mental health and substance use.Key ResponsibilitiesTo establish a positive relationship with Young People and to support them to create a safe home environment.To provide holistic support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service, ensuring the support meets their needs.To work alongside and support the Housing Worker to provide practical and hands on support regarding budgeting, cooking, cleaning and running a home in conjunction with the young people's support plans to ensure a person centred approach.Also, to ensure direction is taken in responding to arising safety concerns including adhering to safety plans in order to promote safeguarding.Be required to undertake any other duties to ensure the effective, safe delivery and development of services.Be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the young people and service, always putting young people first.To work shift patterns that meet the needs of the young people.Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing. Skills:Support Worker Social Care Youth Work Young PeopleWHJS1_NI