Senior Social Worker for Young Persons Supported Accommodation
Full job description
Job Title: Senior Support Worker / Key Worker
The Senior Support Worker / Key Worker will play a vital role in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality support to young people in supported living accommodations.
You will be liaising with external professionals to ensure young people receive the care and support they need. The role also includes compliance with safeguarding policies and contributing to the continuous development of the service.
Duties include :
Provide one-to-one support, helping young people with goals like education and budgeting. Average 35 hours a week. Can include 1 sleep over a week
The placement is 24/7 staffed
Reporting to: House Manager
Core Requirements: NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a senior role within a social care setting.
Experience working in a social care or supported living environment required
Needs experience of working with Challenging 16 - 17 year olds or similar age group
Knowledge of housing management processes and property maintenance.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to take initiative in fulfilling role requirements.
Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and Ofsted regulations.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Experience in key-working and supporting young people towards independence.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Good IT skills
Hourly Pay: Up to £18 per hour paid via umbrella. Rate includes holiday pay and national insurance. £100 sleep-in rate.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Stockton-on-Tees
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