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Support Worker Transitions #0009F66B1

Full-Time 24000 - 36000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Staying Close Service Transition Support Worker

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Tameside Children’s Services are seeking to recruit committed Transition Support Workers to join our team as part of the Staying Close project. Staying Close is a pilot service offer to children who have left care and who have previously lived in children’s homes, designed to offer them practical, employment, emotional, and social help as they exit care.

The aim of the programme is to ensure that each young person is equipped with skills to live a successful and positive life once they move into their own home. Support continues until the age of 21.

About You

We are looking for Support Workers with vision and energy to build positive, genuine relationships with young people. You will have ambitious aspirations for the young people you support, ensuring they access a variety of opportunities to develop interests and skills.

You should have knowledge of developing independence skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, DIY, paying bills, dealing with utility and housing providers, etc., to support the young people effectively.

Please note all essential criteria within the attached person specification must be satisfied/evidenced for your application to be considered.

Additional details:

Initial 3-month post
Ideal candidate qualifications: Level 3 qualification in childcare, experience working with adolescents aged 16-25, with vulnerabilities and complex needs, including behavioral needs and independence skills, residential experience
Hybrid working: first 3 weeks in the office with the team, then flexible working arrangements
Interview flexibility: team-based or face-to-face

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.