Support Worker

 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Northwest Leaving Care Services Ltd

Position:Support Worker

Salary:£12.71-£12.92 per hour

Job Type:Full time Part time 

Work location:Barrow in Furness, England

Job Description:

Northwest Leaving Care is a service dedicated to delivering support and guidance to young people aged 16 years and above across the Northwest. Our growing business requires a Support Workers.

Main Duties/Requirements

Must be over the age of 21 years old to apply for this role

The main purpose of the post is to provide direct support to young people, ensuring that all aspects of their independent living transition and experiences are positive and productive. To ensure that young people feel supported and valued in all aspects of their placement. To understand, follow and work within the Ofsted Regulations. To ensure that young people have access to a range of services which can contribute to them successfully completing their independent living training.

Shifts are based on a Rota basis which will include sleep- in duties, (additional payment of £70 per night) evenings and weekends.

1 to 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people is desirable

A full driving licence and with business insurance is desirable.

An NVQ / Diploma Level 3/4 in Social Care is desirable

We Offer

· A competitive rate of pay between £12.71-£12.92 per hour depending on level of qualifications and experience. Plus £70 per sleep in.

· Enhanced DBS Funded by Company

· Full induction

· Pension scheme

· Ongoing accredited training and support

· Personal development

· 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff)

Celebrate your Birthday with an additional PAID day off ( Max 8 hours)

*Please Note that any job offers would be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of 2 suitable references *

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Language training provided
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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