Job Description
Role: Placed Youth Support Worker \n\nSalary: Up to £28,288 per annum to include 2 sleep ins per week. 3 Days on including 2 sleeps, 4 off shift pattern \n\nHours: Full time Days plus sleeps \n\nLocation: Manchester area \n\nPlease note a Full UK driving licence is desirable for this role. \n\nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in providing essential support to young people aged 16 to 18 in supported accommodation.
This role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 10 PM plus sleep ins, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. \n\nKey Responsibilities: \n● Provide daily support and guidance to young residents, fostering a positive and safe living environment. \n● Engage in effective communication to build trust and rapport, enabling residents to express their needs and aspirations.
\n● Handle challenging situations with patience and resilience, ensuring the well-being of all individuals in your care. \n● Maintain accurate and thorough records, documenting interactions and progress to support safeguarding and effective service delivery. \n\nQualities Required: \n● Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, fostering an open dialogue with young people.
\n● Commitment and Reliability: A dedicated approach to your role, ensuring consistent support and presence for the residents. \n● Outcome-Driven Mindset: Focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people, empowering them to reach their full potential. \n● Ability to Handle Challenges: Experience working with challenging behaviours, demonstrating problem-solving skills and emotional resilience.
\n● Lone Working Capability: Comfortable working independently, while adhering to safeguarding protocols and maintaining a professional standard of care. \n\nHow youll be rewarded: \n● Real Living Wage employer \n● Competitive pay rates \n● Christmas bonus \n● Blue Light Card \n● Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!* \n● Financial wellbeing service \n● Life Assurance \n● Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave \n● Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! \n● Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
\n● Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. \n● Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. \n● Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics \n● Employee assistance programme \n● Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do.
Were in this together. \n● Supportive management and senior leaders. \n● High quality CPD opportunities.
\n● Free eye checks. \n\nJoin us in making a difference in the lives of young people by providing the support they need to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. If you possess the qualities we seek and are passionate about supporting young individuals, we would love to hear from you!
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