Young Person Support Worker #12307251

Job Description

This is a permanent position based in Rochdale supporting young people in a residential home. The age group is 16-18 Care Leaver support.

Although permanent, we are looking for someone who can start very quickly on a temp to perm basis.

If you have a dbs on the update service then you can start quickly on a temp to permanent basis, 12 weeks temp going perm after that.

Whilst temping the hourly rate will be 15.50 ph + sleeps

The salary when permanent will be 28-32k a year depending on level 3 / experience.

Essential Criteria

NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People Or Health and Social Care

Must have experience supporting young people in a residential setting

Preferred Criteria

Driving License

Semester Recruitment Specialise in Supporting Young People ages 5-18 in supported living, semi independant accommodation and children’s residential homes.

Shifts are typically 24 hour sleep overs on a 1 on 2 off basis

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 preferable

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 young people

i) Informing customers of support groups

j) Assist Move-On of Service Users

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