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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 and behaviours. We seek individuals who are confident, understanding, patient, and skilled to make a positive impact on their lives.
This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support within residential, educational, or independent living settings, aiming to create 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, maintaining family contacts, education, and shopping. Please note, personal care is not required in this position.
We seek positive role models who are flexible, reliable, and interactive, 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 an induction program before placements are offered, unless already on the national DBS database.
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