Support Worker Young People

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year

Support worker in Clevedon and surrounding areas.

* Supporting young people aged between 16-25 within a supported living unit

* Enabling them to reach their full potential by accessing leisure and community opportunities

* Promoting social inclusion

* Enabling them to life fulfilling lives and gain new experiences

To be considered you must have:

* Experience of previously working with children and young people

* An interest and understanding of the needs of the young people

* A fun and caring attitude

* DBS

Responsibilities such as:

* Arranging individual time with a young person to enable them seek guidance, advice and support on any matter

* Monitoring the individual Care Plan and the Risk Management Plan

* Monitoring that the young person’s file is up to date

* Ensuring that the young person’s health, cultural and religious needs are being met

* Ensuring that the young person leisure and social needs are being met

* Undertaking specific therapeutic care tasks as directed by the Team leader

* Liaising with other staff / professionals in the Company about the young persons, wishes, feelings and needs

* Where directed, liaising with family members, professionals or significant others.