Support Worker

North East Ambition; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North Tyneside is looking for experienced Support Workers to assist young people aged 16-21 in supported accommodations. The role involves working within a rota system, including nights and weekends, providing essential support for independence and education. Candidates should be capable of nurturing aspirations and promoting a positive future. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required, and training opportunities including a level 4 apprenticeship in children's services are available.

Benefits

Enhancements for evening and weekend work

Access to training and personal development

Sleep in allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16-21.
• Ability to work within a rota system, including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to live independently and maintain education.
• Provide encouragement and guidance for successful futures.
• Work as part of a dedicated team in supported accommodation.

Skills

Experience with young people

Compassionate support

Effective communication

Job description

We require suitably experienced and enthusiastic Support workers to join our team.

You will be expected to work within a rota system, including sleep in duties, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.

On top of the basic salary, colleagues also receive enhancements for working hours after 8pm, weekends and bank holidays. A sleep in allowance is also paid.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of support workers in supported accommodation settings for young people in the care of the local authority and care leavers aged 16-21 years. The key feature of the service is supported by motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are committed to developing aspirations for young people.

You will support young people to develop aspirations for a successful future. Provide supported accommodation through which young people can develop the necessary skills to live independently. Provide support and encouragement to young people to sustain education and employment.

We have a progression pathway available to employees to support their personal development and progression, this includes access to a level 4 apprenticeship in children, young people and families.

Contact:

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

Julie Connolly - Registered manager - [e-mail]

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

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Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

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We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

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