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Youth Support Worker
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 15 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be?
We are looking for Youth Support Workers who are kind and caring and have a genuine desire to support young people, helping them develop confidence, resilience and level of independence.
This Youth Support Worker role is based at an independent residential college in Yeovil that provides specialist further education and residential care for students aged 16 to 25 years who have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other moderate to severe learning disabilities including behavioural, emotional and complex needs (including medical)
£15 per hour (including holiday pay)
Day shifts - 08:30 - 15:00 or 14:30-22:00
Rota includes weekends and Bank Holidays
Based in Lufton, Yeovil - free parking on site
Training provided - Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression)About the Youth Support Worker role
Helping students to access education, health and leisure services, including activities like animal therapy, swimming or cinema visits
Build relationships with students between 16 and 25 years of age, providing emotional support during both highs and lows.
Acting as a positive role model for students, encouraging them to take part in activities and join clubs
Assisting to create a caring, stimulating and safe environment in which to live and learn
Providing students with the guidance they need to boost their independence skills
Undertaking various household tasks, including intimate personal care reasonably required for students
Ensuring that documentation including student files / electronic records are up to dateWhat we need from you
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs, such as teaching assistant, care work, supported living, social work etc
Consistent weekly availability, to ensure stability for the students.If you are interested in this Youth Support Worker role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleBefore You Apply
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