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Join Our Team as a Weekend Youth Support Worker
We are recruiting 6 Weekend Youth Support Workers to work 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 success. 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, with diverse needs, behaviors, and disorders. We seek individuals who are confident, understanding, patient, and skilled in working with these young people to make a positive impact.
This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support within residential, educational, or independent living settings, creating a safe environment that addresses intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.
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 specialized environment. Full accredited training and qualifications will be provided, including Team Teach, Child Protection, First Aid, Understanding Sexualised 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 program before placements are offered, unless already on the new national DBS database.
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