Youth Support Worker LOCATION:           Bracknell  SALARY:                £12.75 per hourDURATION:Temp to Perm  HOURS:                  40 hours per week                                  (Early: 8am - 4pm Mid: 9am – 5pm Late: 1.30pm -9.30pm) NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SUPPORT THOSE ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA. Daily Duties

• Responsible for key-working a caseload of young people.
• Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs, potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards.
• Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks.
• Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively.
• Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively.
• Support customers to access other services including CMHT, substance misuse agencies and/or work in partnership with other agencies as part of the support planning process.
• Support customers to maintain activities including but not limited to education, employment, training, informal accreditation and volunteering opportunities.
• Promote customers to develop social skills, positive and healthy relationships and keep safe in a variety of settings.
• Engage customers to place their voice, aspirations, and interests at the heart of service delivery Promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and community cohesion.
• Positively support customers to understand their child’s development in line with best practice guidance.

 Essential requirements

• DBS within the last 12 months (must have original copy)
• Previous residential support
• Valid right to work in the UK (BRC does not currently offer sponsorship)

 Desirable requirements

• Experience working with youth.

For more information on this role please contact Emily Rex on