Residential Youth Worker
- Recruiter
- Lavoro Care Ltd
- Location
- Whitehaven, Cumbria
- Salary
- £8.55 ph
- Posted
- 28 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 25 Jan 2017
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Flexible Hours, Full Time, Part Time
*** OPEN DAY, SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 10:00-16:00 ***
*** We are now open for a late night on Thursday 19th January if you would like to book in after hours ***
Address details - Unit C, 56 Balliol Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 7EJ
We are currently recruiting Support Workers on behalf of one of our clients, who provide a specialist high challenge turn around service for young people aged 16-21.
We are looking for Support Workers to work in specialist high challenge semi-independent unit supporting a young person with EBD, SHB and associated challenging behaviour. You will assist the young person in the transition from custody / full residential care to semi independence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who are interested in working for a quality care provider who provide ongoing professional development to enable them to build a long-term rewarding career.
Duties will include:
Working on shift rotation in the Whitehaven area Building positive relationships and acting as an appropriate role model to young people encouraging pro-social values and addressing behavioural issues. Encouraging independence and motivating young people to engage in life skills i.e. cooking, ironing, budgeting and shopping Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:
Have previous experience of working with children and young people / care leavers with complex needs Be passionate about the care and welfare of young people and confident dealing with challenging behaviour NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People Car driver / owner Safeguarding level 2 Be IT literate Candidates must be prepared to face challenges from the young people on a daily basis.
This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including DBS clearance, references, ID and right to work checks. Current enhanced, portable DBS certificate are accepted.
If you are interested in this vacancy please call us on 0151 922 9925 for more information.