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Support Worker

  • Location: Stevenage
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sector: Care
  • Salary: £25545 - £34834 per annum sleep-in and 6% enhancement
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Dorota Gorgol

And if you're truly passionate about making a positive impact on young lives, keep reading...

Our client is offering distinctive services in Hertfordshire providing extended family support for three young individuals (aged 11 to 17) with complex needs. These youths require our guidance and assistance to navigate their challenges effectively.

Defining the job title for this role is challenging as you'll wear many hats-mentor, teacher, coach, parental figure, therapist, counsellor, and family liaison in a day's work.

The core of this role is to provide support for a young person, fostering their development into adulthood with routine, boundaries, and consistency, all delivered in a nurturing, non-judgemental manner. On any given day, you might engage in activities like horse riding, painting, driving, shopping, or virtual schooling with your assigned young person. No two days are alike.

You'll be part of a team of eight, working on a shift/rota basis. Flexibility is key, and with teamwork, we ensure everyone's needs are accommodated.

Support Worker Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Salary exchange for additional benefits
  • Outstanding pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Shopping discounts
  • Support groups and well-being schemes

Support Worker Requirements:

  • Passion and dedication to youth development are paramount.
  • Essential requirements include previous experience with children/teenagers,
  • A manual UK driving license - Ability to travel to other Sites/Residences is required. A DVLA check will be conducted upon appointment.
  • Flexibility to work on day/night rotas including sleeping in

Their commitment to professional development includes statutory courses, intensive training including NVR (non-violence resistance), therapeutic skills, and NVQ 4 for Children and Residential Services. Essentially, you'll be paid to further your education!

Join the Social Care team and embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to positively impact young lives. Apply now to be part of something truly special and meaningful. Let's create brighter futures, together.

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