Leaving Care Outreach Support Community Worker- ZERO HOURS/BANK TEAM
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Be the Person They’ll Never Forget Leaving Care Support Worker (16–18 year olds)
Day & Night Shifts | Competitive Pay | Paid Travel & Full Induction
Are you ready to be more than just a support worker? We’re looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals to join our team supporting young people aged 16–18, with occasionally 13-18 year old, as they transition from care into independence. You must be comfortable working with young people who may display challenging behaviour and require both direction and compassion.
What makes this role stand out:
- Competitive hourly rate, with enhanced pay for those holding a Level 3 QCF qualification or higher (or equivalent)
- 45p per mile paid travel throughout your shift.
- Paid training and a comprehensive three-week induction
- Friendly and supportive work culture with career progression into Senior and Management roles
The role:
- Work a flexible rota of both day and night shifts as required
- Support young people with life skills, confidence, and decision-making
- Use learning tool such as Agored Cymru workbooks and our own development resources to guide personal growth.
You must be adaptable, calm under pressure, and able to build positive relationships with young people aged 16-18 who have experienced trauma and instability. See the brief Job Description bellow for more information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Working on a 2:1 or 1:1 basis with the young people
· Sourcing educational and/or work based opportunities.
· Supporting the young people to maintain their tenancies.
· Supporting the young people in completing workshops including: budgeting, cleaning, cooking and bill paying which will lead to independent living
· Supporting the young people in accessing the relevant support from agencies
· Promoting positive and healthy relationships.
· Engaging the young people in social activities
· Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
· Acting as a positive role model.
Requirements for the role, the successful applicant will have but not limited to the following:
· Experience of working in a children’s residential setting or similar as a support worker - desirable
· A level 3 children and young people qualification – desirable
· Be flexible in your working approach and hours when required to cover sickness – essential
· Act as a positive role model for the young people – essential
· Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required – essential
· Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required – essential
· Develop and maintain good working relationships with outside agencies – essential
· Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently when they leave us – essential
· Attend meetings and training when required – essential
· Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport
What We Offer
· 210 annual leave hours per year.
· Personal and professional development opportunities.
· Career progression within a growing organisation.
· Comprehensive induction and free ongoing training.
· Fully funded qualifications through ACT.
· 24/7 support through our on-call system, with paid on-call duties.
· Refer-a-friend bonus.
· EAP wellness app and counselling support.
· Team-building days and events.
· Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using business insurance.
· Double rate of pay for selected Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year.
· Access to amazing discounts through Blue Light Card.
*All roles are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Job Types: Full-time DAY AND NIGHT
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£15.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
