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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 1 to 1 package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is aged between 16-19years old. 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 1 to 1 basis with their transition into independent living. 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 and emotional health.
- Training/education/employment/recreation.
The service supports young people age 16 to 18 years 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
