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Job Opportunity: Weekend Youth Support Workers
We are recruiting 6 Weekend Youth Support Workers to join our team in Children’s Residential Care Homes.
We welcome individuals who may not have the relevant qualifications or experience, as we have a dedicated training department to support your development. We believe that some of the best support workers are those with life experience and a desire to work in the care sector.
You will work with young people aged 11 to 21, who are in the care system for various reasons and have diverse needs, including behavioral and emotional challenges. We seek individuals who are confident, understanding, patient, and skilled to make a positive impact on their lives.
This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support within residential, educational, or independent living settings, aiming to create a safe environment that addresses the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of the young people.
You will support service users throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping. Please note, this position does not require personal care.
We are looking for positive role models who are flexible, reliable, and engaging, eager to work in a specialist environment. We provide full accredited training and qualifications, including Team Teach, Child Protection, First Aid (St Johns Ambulance), Understanding Sexualized Behaviour, Working with Self Harm, Cyberbullying, and Understanding Autism and ADHD.
Applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check or provide a portable DBS, and successfully complete our induction programme before placements are offered, unless you are on the new national DBS database.
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