Support Worker - Grantham (17 hours)
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Grantham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 19 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Location - Grantham
Job Type - Permanent/Part Time
Hours - 17 hours per week
Salary - GBP9244.60 per annum (including GBP1300 Unsociable Hours Benefit pro-rata)
Number of roles available - 2
We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for 38,(Apply online only) disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.
Our services in Lincolnshire help vulnerable young people, who are homeless or are threatened with homelessness, to live independently. We can offer employment within an established team that employs a non-judgemental approach, sensitivity and understanding.
Our aim is to inspire the young people we support to be ambitious and embrace new opportunities. We offer transparent, positive, and open working environments that foster inclusive working cultures and encourage creativity and an engaging mind-set. We enable the young people we support to have new experiences and develop new skills to become independent and make a positive contribution to society.
The purpose of these services is to transform the lives of Lincolnshire's most vulnerable young people and our vision is to ensure every person in our services is given the support they need to have a chance at a brighter future.
Who are we looking for?
A passionate, energetic and inspirational Support Worker who will work within our team in Lincolnshire to provide high standards of person-centred support to young people. Our service is for young people aged 16-17 and care leavers up to 21 years with complex needs including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good, trusting relationships, supporting young people to achieve their potential and explore new opportunities and interests. This is a fast paced, reactive environment where energy and initiative are vital.
We are looking for someone with a sound understanding of the support needs of Young People who typically use our services. The ideal candidate must have at least one year's professional experience of working with Young People or at least three years' experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting.
We are looking for an individual with great communication and time-management skills, who possesses the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible and open to change, and work collaboratively with others. You must hold a Level 2 understanding of computers, word processing and updating computer databases.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Offering advice, guidance, and practical support to vulnerable young people with regards to accommodation, training, education, employment, and health.
Responding to individuals needs and offer holistic support.
Promote the rights, safety, and wellbeing of our young people.
Create support, safeguarding and health and safety plans, keeping confidential records and write reports.
Working collaboratively with professionals including social workers, teachers, health workers, police and future 4 me workers and make referrals to external partner agencies.
Speaking with young people and families to assess needs and identify risks.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
A Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle are essential criteria for this role.
This role involves working on a rota basis, and you must be able to work on a rolling rota 4 shifts on 4 off 6pm - 10.45pm including weekends.
For full details about the role, please click .
For full details about Nacro's amazing benefits, please click .
If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the advert early. Applications will be shortlisted throughout the advertising period and interviews will happen before the closing date. As such, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible
Job Type - Permanent/Part Time
Hours - 17 hours per week
Salary - GBP9244.60 per annum (including GBP1300 Unsociable Hours Benefit pro-rata)
Number of roles available - 2
We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for 38,(Apply online only) disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.
Our services in Lincolnshire help vulnerable young people, who are homeless or are threatened with homelessness, to live independently. We can offer employment within an established team that employs a non-judgemental approach, sensitivity and understanding.
Our aim is to inspire the young people we support to be ambitious and embrace new opportunities. We offer transparent, positive, and open working environments that foster inclusive working cultures and encourage creativity and an engaging mind-set. We enable the young people we support to have new experiences and develop new skills to become independent and make a positive contribution to society.
The purpose of these services is to transform the lives of Lincolnshire's most vulnerable young people and our vision is to ensure every person in our services is given the support they need to have a chance at a brighter future.
Who are we looking for?
A passionate, energetic and inspirational Support Worker who will work within our team in Lincolnshire to provide high standards of person-centred support to young people. Our service is for young people aged 16-17 and care leavers up to 21 years with complex needs including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good, trusting relationships, supporting young people to achieve their potential and explore new opportunities and interests. This is a fast paced, reactive environment where energy and initiative are vital.
We are looking for someone with a sound understanding of the support needs of Young People who typically use our services. The ideal candidate must have at least one year's professional experience of working with Young People or at least three years' experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting.
We are looking for an individual with great communication and time-management skills, who possesses the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible and open to change, and work collaboratively with others. You must hold a Level 2 understanding of computers, word processing and updating computer databases.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Offering advice, guidance, and practical support to vulnerable young people with regards to accommodation, training, education, employment, and health.
Responding to individuals needs and offer holistic support.
Promote the rights, safety, and wellbeing of our young people.
Create support, safeguarding and health and safety plans, keeping confidential records and write reports.
Working collaboratively with professionals including social workers, teachers, health workers, police and future 4 me workers and make referrals to external partner agencies.
Speaking with young people and families to assess needs and identify risks.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
A Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle are essential criteria for this role.
This role involves working on a rota basis, and you must be able to work on a rolling rota 4 shifts on 4 off 6pm - 10.45pm including weekends.
For full details about the role, please click .
For full details about Nacro's amazing benefits, please click .
If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the advert early. Applications will be shortlisted throughout the advertising period and interviews will happen before the closing date. As such, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible