Staying Close Service Transition Support Worker
Tameside Children’s Services are seeking to recruit committed Transition Support Workers to join our team as part of the Staying Close project. Staying Close is a pilot service offer to children who have left care and who have previously lived in children’s homes, designed to offer them practical, employment, emotional, and social help as they exit care.
The aim of the programme is to ensure that each young person is equipped with skills to live a successful and positive life once they move into their own home. Support continues until the age of 21.
About You
We are looking for Support Workers with vision and energy to build positive, genuine relationships with young people. You will have ambitious aspirations for the young people you support, ensuring they access a variety of opportunities to develop interests and skills.
You should have knowledge of developing independence skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, DIY, paying bills, and dealing with utility and housing providers, to effectively support the young people on the programme.
Additional Information
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk
* Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
* Competitive rates of pay
* In-house payroll providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
* Assignment of a dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
If you would like to find out more about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
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