Young Person Support Worker

Job Title: Young Person Support Worker
Location: Canterbury, Whitstable, and Thanet
Salary: £27,285 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm) with a rota for out-of-hours service
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated Young Person Support Worker to join our client, a well-established provider of housing services. In this role, you will provide high-quality support to young individuals, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking youth, helping them transition into adulthood and independent living. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful cause and make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and Guidance: Offer practical and emotional support to young people living independently.
• Skill Development: Assist young people in developing essential independent living skills.
• Promote Positive Choices: Encourage positive life decisions, including participation in social activities, budgeting, and pursuing education or training.
• Care Plans: Regularly update and monitor progress in line with individual care plans.
• Liaison: Collaborate effectively with social services and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each young person.
• Service Development: Contribute to service planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure continuous improvement.
• Equality and Inclusion: Respect and accommodate the cultural, religious, and physical needs of all young people.
• On-Call Assistance: Participate in the on-call rota, offering support when needed.
• Safeguarding: Identify and address safeguarding issues in accordance with company policies.
• Team Coordination: Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality, compliant services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards it within a specified timeframe.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with The Children's Act and the Children's Social Care system is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with young people in a care setting is essential.
• Skills: Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility: Ability to travel across a large geographical area regularly.
• Driving License: A full UK driving license is required.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus national bank holidays
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Westfield Health Membership (cashback on health services, plus discounts for retailers and gyms)
• Life cover (2x basic salary)
• 6-month probation period
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
• Referral scheme

If you are passionate about supporting young people and meet the qualifications and experience required, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and help make a significant difference in young lives.