Support Worker - Children And Young People
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Location:
Sheffield
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£21577 - £26200 per annum
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Contact:
Shannon
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Contact email:
shannon.heaney@brookstreetsocialcare.co.uk
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Job ref:
LEC/421396_1696509840
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Published:
7 months ago
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Expiry date:
4/11/2023
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Startdate:
06/11/23
Job Description
Support Worker
Sheffield
£21,577 - £26,200 per annum
Plus: £62.64 per sleep-in
Full time and part time positions are available
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our client's leaving care service in Sheffield. We are looking for committed, motivated individuals with a passion and ambition to provide the very best support for young people in care and care leavers.
You will:
- Support young people aged 16-21 to develop essential life skills
- Support them to develop individual choice and self-direction
- Promote their health, welfare and personal safety
- Encourage young people into a form of education, training or employment
- Build their self-esteem, confidence and resilience
- Empower young people to understand their rights and entitlements
- Help them grow their support networks
- Work with them to understand their finances and learn budgeting skills
- Support them to integrate, develop socially, and enjoy life
- You will be part of an experienced team who will work with you and support you in your day-to-day role. You will also be provided with all the training and development to succeed in the role, as well as gain a social care qualification.
- The role requires you to work a variety of shift - rotas and always provided in advice.
Benefits:
- 28 days of annual leave which increases with no of years in service (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Progressive pay scale - the more qualifications you earn, the higher your pay
- Enrolment onto vocational qualification courses, QCF Level 3/5
- Training and development program, access to apprenticeship scheme, and opportunities for career progression
- Maternity leave
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
- HAPI App - access your employee discounts and rewards
- Blue light card - online and in store discounts for major retailers/brands
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme - recommend a friend to come and work with Keys and you`ll earn a £500 bonus
To apply please forward your CV