Support Worker (Full-Time)

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Youth Support Worker

Working in and around Birmingham

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

At Eclipse Properties, we are committed to providing high-quality support to young people leaving care. We work in partnership with local authorities and relevant agencies to deliver an effective and flexible service for the young people in our care.

About the role:

We are seeking a Youth Support Worker to join our team, working full-time, part time, or on a sessional basis. As a Youth Support Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of at least 15 young people across various locations and ensuring that they are prepared for independent living when they turn 18. You will be assisting our young people with day-to-day tasks including budgeting, paying bills, shopping, cooking, going to the gym etc.

What you’ll need:

• NVQ (QCF) Level 3 or above in Social and Health Care
• 12 months of experience working with vulnerable young people
• Full, clean UK driving license
• Computer literacy
• Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Flexibility with attitude and shift patterns
• Confident and competent in supporting clients with challenging behaviour
• Empathetic individual who will relate to our service users
• Excellent written/spoken English
• Ability to conduct a schedule of visits across a range of geographical locations with a case load of at least 10 young people.

What we offer:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• No weekend working
• Pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Professional training and support to achieve qualifications (opportunity to study up to Level 5 H&S care, with service)
• Use of pool car and mileage reimbursement if you need to use your own vehicle
• Smart, casual dress
• DBS paid by the company
• Laptop/Phone

If you're a confident and empathetic individual who can relate to our service users and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our team at Eclipse Properties.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Youth Worker, Support Worker, Social Worker, Youth Work, Youth Support Worker, Youth, Mental Health, Children, Children Support Worker