Youth Support Worker
Package Description
Job Role: Support Worker
Location: Based in Taunton area, Somerset
Salary: £12.00 - £12.70 per hour / £24,960 - £26,416 per annum
Additional earnings up to £4,500 per year possible through:
Overtime
Sleep-ins (not guaranteed, paid at £62.64 per sleep-in)
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Full-time
Sleep-ins as part of some shifts
Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle: Essential
This job description highlights the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits for a Support Worker position at Keys Group. The role is designed for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people aged 16-25 who are in care or leaving care and living in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing Support: You will visit young people living in semi-independent accommodation, assisting them with appointments and everyday activities.
Empowerment: You will serve as a role model and mentor, helping young people develop life skills, self-confidence, and resilience.
Skill Development: You’ll assist with education, training, employment, and social skill development, as well as financial understanding and budgeting.
Flexible Work: You’ll need a flexible approach to work, as support is required 24/7, 365 days a year.
Requirements:
Experience: A background in delivering care and support to young people is preferred, but personal experiences that resonate with the individuals in care are also valued.
Driving License: A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential for the role.
Empathy and Understanding: The role requires someone who is empathetic, understanding, and capable of empowering young people.
Benefits:
Leave: 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), which increases with length of service.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, career progression, and vocational qualifications (QCF Level 3/5).
Pension Scheme: Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme.
Discounts: Access to employee discounts, rewards via the HAPPI app, and eligibility for a Blue Light card.
Employee Assistance: Support through the Employee Assistance Scheme.
Referral Bonus: A £250 referral bonus for both the referring colleague and the new hire under the "Refer a Friend" scheme.
Additional Notes:
Safeguarding Commitment: Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in their care, which is why this role requires an enhanced DBS check.
This is a rewarding role offering the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young people while providing personal and professional growth.
Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak adventure centres. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.
Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.
Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.
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