Newport
15 days ago
Children's Support Worker
Job Description

Children's Support Worker

Full- time and part - time positions available.

Permanent Contracts.

£22,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Your role as a support worker will be to Support the young people on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis to promote their independence and support with the transition phase to becoming a young adult. You would be working in a holistic approach with the young people to support them into independent living and empowering them to: manage / obtain their tenancy, access local services and outline external agencies that can support them.

The role will involve -

Working on a 2:1 or 1:1 basis with the young peopleSourcing 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 livingPromoting positive and healthy relationships.Engaging the young people in social activitiesMaintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.Acting as a positive role model.

To be considered you must -

Experience of working in a children's residential setting or similar settingLevel 3 children and young people qualification Be flexible in your working approach and hours when required to cover sickness Act as a positive role model for the young people Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required Develop and maintain good working relationships with outside agencies 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 Attend meetings and training when required Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport

If you are interested and meet the above criteria then please click 'apply' and send us your CV!

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