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Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
About Us:
Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.
Role Overview:
As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development.
* Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise.
* Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
* Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living.
* Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies.
* Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement.
* Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
* Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners.
* Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records.
Requirements:
* Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
* Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
* Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied young people.
* Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
* Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills.
* Driving licence and access to a car.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
Personal Attributes:
* Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
* Supportive, responsible, and personable.
* Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.
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