Job Description

Be the Person They'll Never Forget Leaving Care Support Worker (13-18 year olds)

Day & Night Shifts | Competitive Pay | Paid Travel & Full Induction

Are you ready to be more than just a support worker? We're looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals to join our team supporting young people aged 16-18, with occasionally 13-18 year old, as they transition from care into independence. You must be comfortable working with young people who may display challenging behaviour and require both direction and compassion. What makes this role stand out:

Competitive hourly rate, with enhanced pay for those holding a Level 3 QCF qualification or higher (or equivalent) 45p per mile paid travel between work locations Paid training and a comprehensive three-week induction Friendly and supportive work culture with career progression into Senior and Management roles
The role:

Work a flexible rota of both day and night shifts as required Support young people with life skills, confidence, and decision-making Use learning tool such as Agored Cymru workbooks and our own development resources to guide personal growth.
You must be adaptable, calm under pressure, and able to build positive relationships with young people who have experienced trauma and instability.See the brief bellow for more information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working on a 2:1 or 1:1 basis with the young people

Sourcing educational and/or work based opportunities.

Supporting the young people to maintain their tenancies.

Supporting the young people in completing workshops including: budgeting, cleaning, cooking and bill paying which will lead to independent living

Supporting the young people in accessing the relevant support from agencies

Promoting positive and healthy relationships.

Engaging the young people in social activities

Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.

Acting as a positive role model.

Requirements for the role, the successful applicant will have but not limited to the following:

Experience of working in a children's residential setting or similar as a support worker

- desirable

A level 3 children and young people qualification

- desirable

Be flexible in your working approach and hours when required to cover sickness

- essential

Act as a positive role model for the young people

- essential

Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required

- essential

Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required

- essential

Develop and maintain good working relationships with outside agencies

- essential

Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently when they leave us

- essential

Attend meetings and training when required

- essential

Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport

Benefits:

Fully paid induction

Free ongoing training

Professional development

24 / 7 support from our on-call system

Excellent annual leave entitlements

*All roles are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job Types: Full-time and Zero Hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Referral programme Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person