We are recruiting for a Support Worker to provide high-quality support and positive outcomes for young people in the care service including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The ideal candidate would have previous experience working in a similar setting. We offer specialist support, care, advice and guidance tailored to each young person's needs to support them in their transition into adulthood and independent living.
The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Support Team Manager, the candidate will be working as part of team of support workers responsible for the below but not limited to:
Provide support and guidance to young people living independently in their homes.
Assist in developing young people's independent living skills.
Promote and encourage positive life choices in such as social activities, budgeting and education.
Update and ensure progress is made with care plans accordingly.
To liaise with social services and other professionals in terms of specific and general service delivery, support, accommodation etc, and to respond to any complaints/issues they have in a timely manner.
Participate in service developments including planning, control, monitoring, review and evaluation activities to ensure continuous improvements in service delivery.Requirements for the Role
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care and/or equivalent, or willing to work towards one within a set timeframe.
Experience, knowledge and understanding of working with young people ideally within a care setting
Driving Licence and own vehicle
Strong communication skills, in particular the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Must be happy to cover daily travel throughout either North, South or East Kent Benefits
33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)
Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
6 month probation period
Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
Referral SchemeEmail (url removed) if you would like further information.
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New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975
Established in 1975, New Appointments Group (NAG) is a recognised brand in the employment agency sector.
Our company objectives are well defined and include the provision of services to meet agreed standards and to comply with customer demands for a quality service provided on time.
Our customer base is broad-ranging, encompassing private sector businesses, public bodies and not-for-profit organisations.
Our operational profile is spread across the spectrum of business and industry sectors with the provision of permanent/contract recruitment services and the supply of agency workers at all levels.
Generalist Division - covering all industry sectors, NAG has the capability and experience to provide a high level of service to hirers outsourcing their recruitment requirements with a specialist knowledge of the Kent recruitment market.
Executive and Technical Division - specialist division covering nationwide recruitment of permanent/contract positions in the executive and technical market.
Areas of Expertise
Management
Human Resources
Business Support
Marketing
Engineering
Manufacturing
IT
Pharmaceutical
Professional Services
Our operational teams comprise highly experienced and trained staff with a track record of providing excellent customer service.
Quality and compliance are core values and NAG is dedicated to continuous improvement in order to exceed customer expectations.
Our quality management system complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 and is certified by BSI we are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
We are committed to providing outstanding performance by taking a flexible and proactive approach to the dynamic nature of customer delivery requirements.