Support practitioner Work, Jobs in Barrington, Som (with Salaries)

Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner
The Fusion Group —Taunton
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- IT
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2d
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Wells
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
3d
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Histology)
Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited —Yeovil
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Data entry
3d
Safeguarding Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £31,967 - £38,493 a year
- Part-time
- IT
VL-Agency Nursery Practitioner
Tops Day Nurseries —Yeovil
- £12.22 - £14.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Health Visitor
Somerset Council —Ilminster
- £31,967 - £38,943 a year
- Part-time
- English
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
3d
Education Trustee
Boat Building Academy —Lyme Regis
- £0.01 - £1.00 a year
- Teaching
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5d
Agency Nursery Practitioner
Tops Day Nurseries —Yeovil
- £12.22 - £14.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Nursery Practitioner (Full Time)
Chard NNI - Clare House —Chard
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Annual leave
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8d
Senior Female Family Safeguarding DVA Worker
The You Trust —Yeovil
- £34,332 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Therapeutic Education Practitioners x 2
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust —Wellington
- £24,720 - £37,080 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
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3d
Public Health Intelligence Analyst
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Annual leave
12d
Forest School Nursery Practitioner
Little Wildlings Nursery Ltd —Taunton
- From £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- Driving
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8d
Scrub Practitioner
PracticePlusGroup —Shepton Mallet
- £43,639 a year
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Early Years Practitioner
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd —Tiverton
- £26,728 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- IT
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4d
Dual Diagnosis Support Worker
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Wells
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
Bradpole Preschool —Bridport
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Preschool
- In-person
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8d
Wellbeing Personal Trainer
Nuffield Health —Taunton
- £26,707 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Biomedical Scientist
Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited —Taunton
- £29,519 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
5d
Early Years Practitioner Maternity Cover
First Steps Day Nursery (Yeovil) —Yeovil
- £13.25 - £13.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

The Fusion Group -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,000 - £29,000 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Cooking
First aid
Youth work
Organisational skills
IT
Care plans
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Support Worker / Young Persons Support Practitioner

Fusion Independence

Providing high-quality support, guidance, and practical assistance to young people, including care leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), to support their transition into independent adulthood. Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

Key responsibilities included:

Delivering person-centred support to young people to develop essential independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, self-care, tenancy management, education, and employment readiness
Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals to promote stability, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
Implementing and reviewing individual support and care plans, ensuring support was tailored to changing needs and circumstances
Monitoring progress in daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, education, employment, social development, and healthcare needs
Providing advice, guidance, and emotional support on a range of topics, including health, relationships, finance, education, substance awareness, and personal safety
Maintaining professional boundaries while creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment that respected cultural, religious, and individual differences
Acting as an advocate for young people, empowering them to achieve independence, celebrate achievements, and build confidence
Safeguarding vulnerable young people by recognising concerns, maintaining accurate records, and escalating risks in line with safeguarding procedures
Attending care reviews, planning meetings, and multi-agency discussions to support care planning and represent the organisation professionally
Conducting health and safety checks, room inspections, and maintenance reporting to maintain safe, welcoming living environments
Completing accurate daily records, shift handovers, incident reports, risk assessments, and weekly progress reports to a professional standard
Managing financial support payments and maintaining accurate expenditure records in line with care plans
Adhering to GDPR, confidentiality, lone working, safeguarding, and organisational policies at all times
Working flexibly across shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, while contributing positively to a professional and supportive team environment

Experience

Experience working with vulnerable young people, care leavers, young adults, or individuals with complex needs
Experience supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills
Previous experience within supported accommodation, residential care, youth work, social care, mental health, or similar settings
Experience of safeguarding children, young people, or vulnerable adults
Experience maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation

Knowledge & Understanding

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Knowledge of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to support
Understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and vulnerable young people transitioning to independence
Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity
Knowledge of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and GDPR principles
Understanding of health and safety procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships
Ability to motivate, empower, and positively influence young people
Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to complete accurate records, reports, and documentation to a high standard
Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Competent IT skills and confidence using digital recording systems

Personal Qualities

Compassionate, empathetic, and approachable manner
Patient, resilient, and emotionally mature
Non-judgemental attitude with the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
Honest, trustworthy, and professional in all interactions
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and service needs
Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence

Other Requirements

Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Ability to work across multiple locations if required
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Full UK driving licence (desirable depending on service requirements)

Desirable Criteria

Experience working with care leavers and/or Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Residential Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology, or a related field
Training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, behaviour support, de-escalation, or first aid
Experience working within multi-agency environments and liaising with external professionals
Knowledge of housing, tenancy support, benefits, education, and employment pathways for young people

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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support practitioner jobs in barrington, som

Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Histology)

Safeguarding Practitioner

VL-Agency Nursery Practitioner

Health Visitor

Education Trustee

Agency Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner (Full Time)

Senior Female Family Safeguarding DVA Worker

Therapeutic Education Practitioners x 2

Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Forest School Nursery Practitioner

Scrub Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Dual Diagnosis Support Worker

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Biomedical Scientist

Early Years Practitioner Maternity Cover

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