Job Description

Care & Community Ltd are currently recruiting Bank Youth Support Workers to help 16-18-year-olds embrace their independence and develop key life skills after leaving the care system in a supportive, nurturing environment.

As we provide 24/7 support to our young people, we are looking for flexible support workers to work across a range of shifts throughout the week such as weekday evenings, waking nights throughout the week and weekend days. Your hourly wage will be 12.21 per hour

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plus an annual leave uplift of 12.07% Your hourly wage will total with this uplift at 13.68 per hour., Certified Qualifications and training.

The team at Care & Community empower our young people to live and not just exist, nurturing them to maximise every opportunity, and help them find their feet as the embark on their individual journey becoming part of the community.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will:

Support 16-18-year-old care leavers in developing independent living skills

Arrange suitable activities in the home setting and in the wider community.

Support our people in setting and achieving their goals.

For this role you will have achieved, or be prepared to work towards (with full support and guidance):

Care Certificate in Social or Mental Health

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

We do not require experience for this role, as full training and support will be provided, however, this role may be suited to those with experience as a Support Worker, Youth Mentor, or someone with a natural sense of empathy that is open to problem solving and thinking outside of the box. And most importantly someone who wants to make a difference, to see the best in people and utilise the transferrable skills gained in your personal and work life.

A full driving licence and access to a car is desirable, but not essential.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required, apply today, or get in touch with the team on rccadmin@careandcommunityltd.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Your hourly wage will be 12.21 per hour

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plus an annual leave uplift of 12.07% Your hourly wage will total with this uplift at 13.68 per hour.

Schedule |Monday to Sunday):

Evenings shifts

Waking Night shifts

Weekend availability Day and Night Shifts

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 13.68 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you possess a minimum of level 2 health and social care or equivalent?
Experience:

support work / youth work: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person