Support Worker for Young People

2 weeks ago


Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Polaris Community seeks permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a deep understanding of the issues that face young people in care.

The successful candidate will have a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification.

You will be expected to hold flexibility in your availability as the role will involve sleep-in nights and shift work of 14 hours – typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00

We offer a competitive salary of £20 per hour with a sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night. In addition, you will receive up to 6 weeks holiday per year, company pension and access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.



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