Young People Outreach Support Worker #12304587

Young People Leaving Care Support Worker – Oldham and Rochdale Area

This is a permanent position; however, if you are subscribed to the update service and have a short notice period, a quick start is possible through a temp to permanent placement.

£14.50 an hour and 40p mileage whilst doing the 12 week temp to perm.

Once permanent, the salary will be £23 – £25K + Mileage.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has supported young people for many years – a true market leader in this sector, providing high spec, good quality provisions for young people.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience supporting young people and their families.
• Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.
• Hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday; flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people.
• Full Time: £23,996.70 – £25k a year + Mileage.
• A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS.
• This role involves supporting families and vulnerable young people.
• It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High standard of general education.
• Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the provision of support for vulnerable people (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service:

• Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
• Conduct welcome and induction for Young people.
• Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs.
• Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users.
• Assist in welfare and NHS issues.
• Preparation of reports.
• Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
• Maintain regular contact with Service Users.
• Inform Service Users of support groups.
• Assist Move-On of Service Users.

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