Support Worker
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
- Liverpool
- £11.70 UnqualifIed (per hour Upwards of £30,587 per annum)
- £12.10 Qualified (per hour Upwards of £31,591 per annum)
- Progressive Independence
- Permanent
- Recently
Progressive Independence provides supported accommodation for vulnerable Young People aged 16-17 years old and care leavers 18+.
We are currently looking for compassionate, committed Support Worker in Sefton (L29), Merseyside, with the values to make a real difference to Young People's lives.
We are committed to safeguarding young people and conduct a rigorous safer recruitment process that includes DBS and reference checks.
Support worker responsibilities:
- Monitoring young person s ability to manage with every-day living, access education training or employment, tend to own self-care and health care needs, form and maintain appropriate relationships/friendships and develop support networks, whilst providing regular support sessions for the young people in placement.
- Preparing and carrying out an agreed plan of work with the young person living semi independently in the community.
- To contribute to weekly and monthly reports and person-centred care planning.
- To support the young person to attend meetings with other agencies and professionals.
- To attend admission, planning meetings, and CLA review meetings and to prepare the appropriate reports for these.
- To carry out daily and weekly health and safety checks with the young person, which must be recorded and report any urgent repairs or damage to property to your supervisor immediately.
- To administer weekly financial payments to young people and keep accurate records and receipts for each expenditure.
Support Worker must have the following:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ 3 or 4 in childrens residential (required)
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Support Worker Benefits Include:
- Sleep in rate of £60
- Overtime available
- £250 refer a friend
- Welcome bonus
- £50 birthday and Christmas Amazon voucher
- 45p per mile for work related travel
- 214.5 hours and 5 sleeps paid annual leave per year
- Small home 4 young people
- Support of a Home Manager
- Employee assistance programme.
- Free onsite parking
Are you a Support Worker who is able to work 10 days/shifts inclusive of a sleep in per month?
Are you a Support Worker looking for new challenge?
Are you passionate and caring?
Do you want to make a difference to young people's lives as a Support Worker?
If you're that person get in touch!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £12.10 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Physical setting: Residential home- Supported Accomodation
Experience: Childrens residential: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute: Sefton (required)
Work Location: In person
