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Youth Support Worker

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 12.71 - 12.71 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Oldham | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | £12.71 per hour

Rotherwood Cares is recruiting on behalf of our client for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join a brand-new residential service supporting young people aged 16–18.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from the beginning, initially working on a flexible temporary/ad-hoc basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position as the home develops.

About the Role

You will be supporting young people who may have experienced trauma and require consistent, person-centred support. Some of the young people may present with:

  * Trauma and adverse childhood experiences

  * Mental health needs

  * ADHD

  * Emotional and behavioural difficulties

  * Challenging behaviours

  * Absconding risks

Your role will involve building positive relationships, promoting independence, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the young people, and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

Shift Pattern

  * Flexible shifts available

  * Days

  * Waking Nights

  * Ad-hoc work with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role

Pay Rate

£12.71 per hour

What We're Looking For

  * Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs, mental health, learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.

  * OR students currently studying Health & Social Care, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Youth Work or a related subject who are looking for part-time or full-time experience alongside their studies.

  * A caring, resilient and professional approach.

  * Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  * Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Essential Requirements

  * Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

  * Right to work in the UK.

  * Previous support or care experience is preferred.

  * Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and would like to be involved in a brand-new residential service, we'd love to hear from you

Before You Apply

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