Location: Various roles across Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford & Basildon
Service Type: Semi-Independent / EBD
Contract: Ad Hoc / Temporary (Shift Cover Only)
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Ad Hoc Support Workers to support 1618- year olds within semi-independent services across Essex. This is ad hoc work only, covering sickness, annual leaveand emergency/crisis situations. Shifts are offered by the on-call manager, so flexibility is essential.
The young people supported present with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and often have complex needs, including:
* Mental health challenges
* Self-harm behaviours
* Substance misuse
* Learning disabilities
* History of offending
* Asylum-seeking backgrounds
While the majority of placements are planned, the service also supports emergency referrals, so confidence working in high-pressure situations is important.
Shift Patterns
* 8:00am 10:30pm + sleep-in
* 8:00am 3:30pm
* 3:00pm 10:30pm
Key Requirements
1. Experience working with 1618-year-olds in semi-independent, residentialor EBD services
2. Confidence supporting young people with complex emotional and menta...