Recruiting now for a January start!
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified female Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 care package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is female and has complex mental health needs.
The support worker role will start in January 2026 and is available on a long term contract basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.
As a support worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 2 to 1 basis, working as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following;
Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
Personal and domestic hygiene.
Budgeting.
Physical, mental and emotional health.
Training/education/employment/recreation.
The service supports young people age 16 years plus that require 24 hour independent living support. The shifts available are
24 hour shifts (0800-2300 plus a sleep in)
You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work as part time and full time work is available. A minimum of 1 shift per week is required.
The ideal support worker will:
Have an NVQ level 3 in children and young people, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma)
Have at least 6 months paid experience in childrens/young people or similar support worker role in the UK.
Have experience as a support worker for young people
Be motivated, flexible, and reliable
A current DBS or happy to undertake a new one
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.83-£13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 15 60 hours per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Free Training
Free DBS renewal every year
On-site parking
Regular on-going weekly work expected to last a minimum 2 years
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