Overview
CareTech, Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Join the Support Worker role at CareTech.
Location
Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Contract and Working Hours
Contract: Permanent; Bank / Zero Hour Contract; Working hours per week: 40; rota provided 4 weeks in advance; Shift patterns: 2–3 shifts per week with sleep in.
Salary
£12.36 - £13.00 per hour
Benefits
* £30 sleep-in payment per mandatory sleep-in shift
* Enhanced DBS covered
* Comprehensive induction and training provided
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
Responsibilities
* Providing emotional support during challenging times
* Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
* Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
* Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
* Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
* Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
* Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
Qualifications/Requirements
* Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
* Full UK driving license preferable (but not essential)
* No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
* Attendance at a 2-week training program required
* Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
Job Description
Residential_Support_Worker_Generic_NE_Yorks_E_W.pdf
Note: We DO NOT offer Work Sponsorship.
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