Support Worker

Support Worker
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
* Liverpool
* £11.70 Unqualifed (per hour Upwards of £30,587 per annum)
* £12.10 Qualified (per hour Upwards of £31,591 per annum)
* Progressive Independence
* Permanent
* Recently
Progressive Independence provides supported accommodation for vulnerable Young People aged 16-17 years old and care leavers 18+.
We are currently looking for compassionate, committed Support Worker in Sefton (L29), Merseyside, with the values to make a real difference to Young People's lives.
We are committed to safeguarding young people and conduct a rigorous safer recruitment process that includes DBS and reference checks.
Support worker responsibilities:
* Monitoring young person’s ability to manage with every-day living, access education training or employment, tend to own self-care and health care needs, form and maintain appropriate relationships/friendships and develop support networks, whilst providing regular support sessions for the young people in placement.
* Preparing and carrying out an agreed plan of work with the young person living semi independently in the community.
* To contribute to weekly and monthly reports and person-centred care planning.
* To support the young person to attend meetings with other agencies and professionals.
* To attend admission, planning meetings, and CLA review meetings and to prepare the appropriate reports for these.
* To carry out daily and weekly health and safety checks with the young person, which must be recorded and report any urgent repairs or damage to property to your supervisor immediately.
* To administer weekly financial payments to young people and keep accurate records and receipts for each expenditure.
Support Worker must have the following:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ 3 or 4 in childrens residential (required)
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Support Worker Benefits Include:
* Sleep in rate of £60
* Overtime available
* £250 refer a friend
* Welcome bonus
* £50 birthday and Christmas Amazon voucher
* 45p per mile for work related travel
* 214.5 hours and 5 sleeps paid annual leave per year
* Small home 4 young people
* Support of a Home Manager
* Employee assistance programme.
* Free onsite parking
Are you a Support Worker who is able to work 10 days/shifts inclusive of a sleep in per month?
Are you a Support Worker looking for new challenge?
Are you passionate and caring?
Do you want to make a difference to young people's lives as a Support Worker?
If you're that person get in touch!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £12.10 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Physical setting: Residential home- Supported Accomodation
Experience: Childrens residential: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute: Sefton (required)
Work Location: In person