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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 formal qualifications, as we have a dedicated training department to support your success in this role. We believe that those with life experience can be some of the best support workers.
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.
This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support in residential, educational, or independent living settings, aiming to create a safe environment that addresses the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of the young people.
You will support service users throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping. Please note, personal care is not required.
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 will need to 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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