We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Support Worker to join a 3-bed service for YOUNG PEOPLE aged in central Exeter supporting young people who are 16+ to transition into independent living.

We are looking for ENTHUSIASTIC, RESILIENT and MOTIVATED individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Salary: £30,600 - £31,300 (inclusive of sleeps)

Location: Exeter

Hours: Full time

Shift Times: 9am - 11pm sleep 7am - 9.30am / 10 x 24.5 hour shifts -per month

Shift Pattern:

Week 1 - 3 x 24 hour shifts

Week 2 - 3 x 24 hour shifts

Week 3 - 1 x 24 hour shifts

Benefits:

• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• To act as a role model to the young people and encourage them to take responsibility for their own lives.
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Supporting young people with life skills such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
• Protect young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support to the young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the young people and maintaining an up to date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, and preferred method of communication.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience with Young People as a support worker is desirable.
• Ideally, you will have experience with young people, youth work or similar.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• You must be able to commute to Exeter

If you are passionate and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 16-18, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!