Support Worker for Young People
Across South Wales - Community Based
£23,809 - £29,659.50PA plus additional overtime!
Brook Street are recruiting for a Leaving Care Support Worker with prior experience and full UK driving licence (essential) for our client based in South Wales.
As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in assisting young people, helping them develop independence and navigate the transition into adulthood. You'll take a holistic approach to empower them towards independent living. Your support will be instrumental in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive as independent young adults.
ESSENTIALS:
A FULL UK driving licence and access to own vehicle and willingness to travel (services from Neath to Cheptstow)
A minimum of 1-year previous experience working with young people.
QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People ) - Desirable
Responsibilities:
Act as a positive role model for the young people
Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people
Assisting in identifying and accessing educational or employment opportunities
Helping young people sustain and manage their tenancies
Supporting participation in workshops focused on life skills such as budgeting, cleaning, cooking, and paying bills, all aimed at fostering independence
Assisting young people in connecting with appropriate external support services
Encouraging and promoting healthy, positive relationships
Involving young people in social and community-based activities
Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation
Serving as a positive and consistent role model
Develop and maintain good working relationships
Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when requires
Maintain high standards of report writing and other paperwork where required
Attend meetings and training
Shifts: Scheduled 2 weeks in advance - 8hrs/ 10hrs/ 12hrs and Nights.
This rewarding role is with an excellent organisation who value their staff and provide and promote training opportunities to further your skill set and knowledge!
BENEFITS:
OVERTIME AVAILABLE
45p per mile mileage allowance
24/7 support from the on-call system
Paid induction
Free ongoing training
Professional development
Casual Dress
Company pension
Referral programme
Apply online or call Hannah on (phone number removed)