Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 care package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is female and has complex mental health needs. The support worker role is available on a long term contract basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.
As a support worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 2 to 1 basis, working as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following;
* Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
* Personal and domestic hygiene.
* Budgeting.
* Physical, mental and emotional health.
* Training/education/employment/recreation.
The service supports young people age 16 years plus that require 24 hour independent living support. The shifts available are
* 24 hour shifts (0800-2300 plus a sleep in)
You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work as part time and full time work is available. A minimum of 1 shift per week is required.
The Ideal Support Worker Will
* Have an NVQ level 3 in children and young people, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma)
* Have at least 6 months paid experience in childrens/young people or similar support worker role in the UK.
* Have experience as a support worker for young people
* Be motivated, flexible, and reliable
* A current DBS or happy to undertake a new one
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.83-£13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 15 60 hours per week
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Free Training
* Free DBS renewal every year
* On-site parking
* Regular on-going weekly work expected to last a minimum 2 years
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