Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

– Lydney

– Monday – Friday 

– £23,000 per annum 

– Immediate start

We are looking for a Support Worker to fully assess, support and encourage independence for young people – to enable them to gain a wide range of interpersonal skills, practical knowledge and empower them for independent living.

As a Support Worker, you’ll assist customers in developing their confidence, empower them to have their say and raise their awareness of the opportunities available to them both locally and beyond. You’ll create a motivational, inspiring, and dignified environment that supports young people regardless of background, to enhance their quality of life particularly those with complex issues including social isolation, alienation, trauma, lack of self-confidence and low self-esteem.

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:

• Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people including housing advice, advocacy work or residential work.
• Experience of managing support plans.
• Experience of multi-agency working, including statutory and voluntary.
• Knowledge of benefit entitlements for young people.
• The ability to identify, assess and manage customer risk.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

A relevant professional qualification in social work, housing, youth and community or social care is highly desirable, but not essential.

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply today.

RE acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

RE Recruitment would like to thank you for applying for the above role. We do try to come back to all applications however if you haven’t heard from a consultant within 5 working days, this unfortunately means that you have been unsuccessful.