Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a Young person on a 1 to 1 package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is female between 16-18 years old. The Support Worker role is available on a temporary long term basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 1 to 1 basis with their transition into independent living. Working with another Support Worker and as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following;
Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
Personal and domestic hygiene.
Budgeting.
Physical and emotional health.
Training/education/employment/recreation.
The service supports Young People age 16 to 18 years that require 24 hour independent living support. The shifts available are
- 24 hour shifts (Apply online only) plus a sleep in)
You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work as part time and full time work is available.
The ideal Support Worker will:
Have an NVQ level 3 in children s and Young People, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma)
Have at least 6 months paid experience in childrens/Young People or similar Support Worker role in the UK.
Have experience as a Support Worker for Young People
Be motivated, flexible, and reliable
A current DBS or happy to undertake a new one