Support Worker Young People

Highbridge Resourcing are a social care agency and we are recruiting a (minimum) level 3 qualified Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is a female aged between 16-21years old and she has complex mental health needs.

The support worker role is available on a temporary long term basis and requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form. Please note that we DO NOT offer SPONSORSHIP.

A CAR DRIVER WITH A VALID UK DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL

The hours of work available are Monday to Sunday:

0800-11pm plus sleep over

0800-2200

Working as part of a wider team, you will support the young person with the following;

• Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
• Personal and domestic hygiene.
• Budgeting.
• Physical and emotional health.
• Training/education/employment/recreation.

Essential criteria for the role:

• Have anNVQ level 3 in childrens and young people, or equivalent qualification (such as Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma)
• Have at least 6 months paid experience in childrens/young people or similar support worker role in the UK.
• Have experience as a support worker for young people
• ACCESS TO A CAR AND A FULL, VALID UK driving license
• A current Enhanced DBS or the willingness to complete one