Care Leaver Advocate

1 day ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom purpletribe Full time
Empowering Young People

At PurpleTribe, we are committed to empowering young individuals to achieve their full potential. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing personalized support and guidance to help young people navigate life transitions and acquire essential life skills.

This rewarding role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an enhanced DBS check, healthcare plan, and excellent learning and development opportunities. You will also enjoy perks like our profit share scheme, recognition program, credit union saving scheme, and company events.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide personalized supervision and support to empower young people to live safely and independently.
  • Assist in developing crucial life skills such as budgeting, cooking, accessing education, and training opportunities.
  • Closely collaborate with our team to ensure the well-being and success of our service users.


Requirements:
  • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children) or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it).
  • Previous experience working with children, youth offending, care leavers, or substance/alcohol misuse preferred.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and some nights.


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