Young Person Support Worker

Location: Canterbury, Whitstable and Thanet

Salary: £27,285 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Our well-established client, a leader in housing solutions, is seeking a dedicated Young Person Support Worker to join their team. You will be providing high-quality support and positive outcomes for young individuals in the care service, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and support young people in their transition to adulthood and independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to young people living independently in their own homes.
• Assist in developing young people's independent living skills.
• Promote and encourage positive life choices, including social activities, budgeting, and education.
• Update and ensure progress is made with care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with social services and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
• Participate in planning, monitoring, review, and evaluation activities to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Ensure all young people and staff are treated fairly and with consideration of their cultural, religious, and physical needs.
• Provide on-call assistance as required.
• Address and signpost all safeguarding issues in line with company policies and procedures.
• Work cohesively with team members to ensure compliant service delivery.

Required Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it within set timeframe.
• Understanding of The Children's Act and Children's Social Care system is preferred.
• Previous experience working with young people in a care setting.
• Strong communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and the capacity to work well under pressure.
• Must be able to travel across a geographical area on a daily/weekly basis.
• Driving License required.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Health Membership
• Life cover
• 6-month probation period
• 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
• Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral scheme

If you are passionate about supporting young people and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards making a significant difference in the lives of young individuals. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.

Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.