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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 that can support your development. 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 behaviors. We seek individuals with confidence, understanding, patience, and skills to make a positive impact on their lives.
This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support within residential, educational, or independent living settings to create a safe environment addressing the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of the young people.
You will support service users with daily 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 interactive, eager to work in a specialist 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 you are on the new national DBS database.
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