Role: Placed Youth Support Worker
Salary: Up to £28,288 per annum to include 2 sleep ins per week. 3 Days on including 2 sleeps 4 off shift pattern
Hours: Full time Days plus sleeps
Location: Staffordshire area
Please note a Full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in providing essential support to young people aged 16 to 18 in supported accommodation. This role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 10 PM plus sleep ins, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide daily support and guidance to young residents, fostering a positive and safe living environment.
● Engage in effective communication to build trust and rapport, enabling residents to express their needs and aspirations.
● Handle challenging situations with patience and resilience, ensuring the well-being of all individuals in your care.
● Maintain accurate and thorough records, documenting interactions and progress to support safeguarding and effective service delivery.
Qualities Required:
● Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, fostering an open dialogue with young people.
● Commitment and Reliability: A dedicated approach to your role, ensuring consistent support and presence for the residents.
● Outcome-Driven Mindset: Focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people, empowering them to reach their full potential.
● Ability to Handle Challenges: Experience working with challenging behaviours, demonstrating problem-solving skills and emotional resilience.
● Lone Working Capability: Comfortable working independently, while adhering to safeguarding protocols and maintaining a professional standard of care.
How youll be rewarded:
● Real Living Wage employer
● Competitive pay rates
● Christmas bonus
● Blue Light Card
● Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*
● Financial wellbeing service
● Life Assurance
● Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
● Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
● Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
● Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
● Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
● Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
● Employee assistance programme
● Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. Were in this together.
● Supportive management and senior leaders.
● High quality CPD opportunities.
● Free eye checks.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people by providing the support they need to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. If you possess the qualities we seek and are passionate about supporting young individuals, we would love to hear from you!
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