Support Worker Young People

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