Youth Floating support worker – Make a Difference Every Day!
Locations: Downpatrick
Salary: £14.04 per hour
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours available
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience in Health and Social Care and want to be part of a dedicated, supportive team? We want to hear from you!
About the Role:
Excel Recruitment are seeking compassionate and reliable Youth Floating support workers, supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate.
Responsibilities of a Youth Floating Support worker
1. Ensure all young people are cared for by appropriate staff. Workers will meet the needs of the young people.
2. Adhere to NISCC Standard of Conduct, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
3. To provide Holistic Support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service.
4. To identify Support Plans in partnership with Young People and Professionals/Service were appropriate and take the lead in creating safety plans and ensuring regular reviews.
5. To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf
6. Working effectively within a team and ensuring information is communicated with Young People.
Essential Criteria
7. Right to work in the UK
8. 1 Years’ experience working with children/young people in a similar or transferable setting – can be in an unpaid/voluntary capacity
9. Driving licence and access to a car required, with specific business insurance
10. NISCC registered or willing to become registered
11. Mandatory training in place or willing to complete
Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment
12. Competitive rates of pay
13. Mileage at standard rate
14. A friendly dedicated one-to-one service supporting staff 24/7
15. Weekly pay
16. Flexible working hours
17. Holiday pay
18. Company pension scheme
Join a team that truly values its staff and the people we support. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help change lives, apply today!
To apply please click on the link below or call 07880 347506
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