Support Worker | Children’s Supported Accommodation

Location: Prescot

Salary: £22,700 – £25,300 per year + sleep-in payments

Hours: Part-time, permanent – 32 hours per week

Shifts: Flexible shifts including sleep-ins and occasional lone working

Shift Times: In line with the needs of the service, including sleep-in duties

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working as a Support Worker within Children’s Residential Care or Supported Accommodation and hold a full UK driving licence.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to join a Supported Accommodation service located in Prescot, supporting young people and helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Prescot, Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes, Warrington, Knowsley and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will build strong and positive relationships with young people, provide emotional support, manage challenging behaviours and encourage residents to develop their independence and essential life skills.

You will support young people with their day-to-day needs, education, recreational activities and engagement within the local community. You will also maintain accurate records and reports and ensure all support is delivered in line with safeguarding procedures, relevant legislation and the service’s policies and procedures.

The role will require you to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team, including occasional lone working and sleep-in duties.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting young people
• Previous experience working within Children’s Residential Care or Supported Accommodation
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Understanding of relevant regulations and legislation relating to children’s services
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to encourage independence and support young people to develop essential life skills
• Ability to work independently and confidently when lone working
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Willingness to participate in sleep-in duties
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £22,700 – £25,300 per year
• Additional sleep-in payments
• Company Pension Scheme
• Additional training and continuous professional development opportunities
• Well-being support, including massage vouchers
• Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within children’s residential and supported accommodation services
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Call: 02380 118223

Email: belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today. All applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle.

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