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Care Leaver's Support Worker

Kingston Noble Career Consultancy
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3GN

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Our client is looking for a Care Leavers Support Worker to provide essential support to young people transitioning out of care, facing homelessness, or seeking asylum.
  • The position requires relevant experience in a similar role and offers a competitive salary, with additional mileage reimbursement.
  • The role involves working 37.5 hours per week across a combination of early and late shifts in community-based and shared living settings in Coventry.
  • Key responsibilities include developing support plans, assisting with daily living tasks, and building positive relationships with the young people in care.
  • Candidates must have a full UK driving license and demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and flexibility.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Our client, a leading accommodation and support service provider, is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Care Leavers Support Worker. This role is crucial in providing support to young people leaving care, those who have faced homelessness, and unaccompanied children seeking asylum. If you have the commitment, skills, and compassion to support these individuals, we want to hear from you.

Position: Care Leavers Support WorkerLocation: Community-based and Shared Living Settings across CoventryHours: 37.5 hours per week across 5 daysShift Pattern: Combination of Early Shifts (8:00 - 16:00) and Late Shifts (14:15 - 22:15)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored support to young people in their own accommodation or shared living environments.
  • Develop and implement support plans that promote independence and well-being.
  • Assist with daily living tasks, budgeting, and accessing education, employment, or training opportunities.
  • Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of the young people in your care.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and services to provide comprehensive support.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to regular reviews of the support provided.

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle (mileage paid in addition to hourly rate).
  • Relevant experience in a similar role or working with young people.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A compassionate and empathetic approach.
  • Flexibility to work across early and late shifts.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Personal development programme.
  • 5 weeks holiday, including a complimentary day off for your birthday.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Loyalty bonus.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a positive impact and support young people in their journey to independence, please apply now.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.