Youth support worker - united kingdom, taunton, somerset

support worker - leaving care

location: taunton

salary: gbp20,077 - gbp21,700 (gbp9.90-gbp10.70 per hour)

plus - gbp62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 8 sleep ins per month, an additional gbp6,000pa)

do you want to work in a meaningful role supported by experts with genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development? choose a career with keys group and you will support children in semi-independent homes to help them meet their individual needs and overcome their challenges preparing them to live full and happy lives.

why choose keys group for your career?

this is an exciting time to join a leading and growing organisation as part of a friendly, professional and supportive team.

as well as competitive pay and in-house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.

join us as a support worker in taunton that cares for children and we can offer:

the real living wage as a minimum

full induction and introductory programme

fully funded training and qualifications

enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience

enhanced company maternity & paternity pay

a great employee benefits programme

nest pension scheme

life assurance

enhanced dbs (disclosure and barring service) check paid for by us

28 days annual leave

. enhanced overtime rate

more about the role

our leaving care support workers support young people aged 16-21 years who are leaving care, living in the community within their own accommodation who display emotional, behavioural difficulties. you will be assigned a caseload of young adults to support throughout their transition to independence. our leaving care programme aims to meet the needs of our young people and to guide them towards a positive independent living experience developing life skills along the way. this role predominantly consists of lone working but full support and guidance is at hand from our team managers.

what do you need?

we want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.

experience and previous qualifications are not necessary but are welcome and will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.

you need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. this will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.

given the nature of the role you must be able to drive and use your car for business purposes as travel is required. mileage allowance is paid at 30p per mile throughout your working shift.

contact us today, we would be delighted to hear how you can join us in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

keys group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced dbs check.

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job type: full-time

salary: gbp23,077.00-gbp27,700.00 per year

benefits:

company pension

experience:

care/ leaving care: 1 year (preferred)

licence/certification:

driving licence (required)

willingness to travel:

100% (required)

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