Children and Young People Support #12309949

Job Description

Children and Young People Support Workers

Bl;ackpool and surrounding areas

Semester Recruitment are a leading supplier of temporary staff to Organisations across the country.

We are looking for experienced Children and Young People Support Workers for temporary contracts, adhoc shifts and both long and short term regular work.

Shift work and temporary work offer you great flexibility giving you the freedom to work when and where you want to suit your lifestyle.

Maybe you work part time and can fit in a shift or two for some extra cash?

Maybe you are looking for a permanent position but can offer some time whilst you look.

Completing this kind of work can also open up permanent opportunities and gives you a great insight into the Company.

Our clients are leading Provider of care to children and young people in the area.

Also supporting Care Leavers aged between 15-18, you will be helping to increase their independence skills.

It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/ Requirements

High standard of general education.

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Current full driving licence with business Insurance

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the provision of Support for Vulnerable People (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service.

a) Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans

b) Conduct welcome and induction for Young people

c) Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs

d) Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users

e) Assist in welfare and NHS issues

f) Preparation of reports

g) Arrange appointments with various partner agencies

h) Maintaining regular contact with Service Users

i) Informing Service Users of support groups

j) Assist Move-On of Service Users

Shifts will be 24 hours (sleepovers), great flexibility and 2-3 days a week would be full time hours.

We also have Night Shifts and day shifts available.

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