Job Description

Support worker - Children and Young People
Location-Leeds- Bramley & chapournet
35 hours per week (inc weekends and nights)
Pay rate- £10,00 per hour
Must be willing to complete Level 3 in Health and Social Care

This organisation offers a range of support for young people aged 16-25 moving from looked after services. We prepare, educate, and assist young people leaving care so they are equipped enough to overcome the difficulty's that may arise when moving onto independent living.

We are looking for highly motivated, caring and compassionate individuals, with a proven track record and the skills and attributes required, to work within our group living accommodation staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, as part of a team of support workers.

Successful candidates will be required to: -
o Support clients with day to day tasks to be able to live a full and independent life.
o Work positively with other staff within the team, delivering a flexible, person-centred service to the client transitioning from leaving care to independent living.
o Act as an advocate for the client so their voice can be heard.
o Assist and encourage further education, apprenticeships jobs and engaging with official agencies.
o Support the client and their support needs by agreeing goals, planning how these will be achieved and meeting regularly with the individual to support them to achieve this, and reviewed regularly.
o Encourage clients to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
o Complete all administration work as required using a computer.
o Continuously work within and implement our policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality and health and Safety regulations.

Applicants should have previous experience dealing with young people who are leaving care and those who display behaviours that challenge.
If you have experience in mental health or residential care with children and young people please still apply,

To discuss this role further please email
Alternatively please text 07878 403785 to express your interest and arrange a call.