Support Worker for Vulnerable Young People

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom 4Recruitment Services Full time

We are seeking a skilled Support Worker for Vulnerable Young People to join our client's children's disabilities services based in Sheffield. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for promoting the educational, training, employment opportunities, and social skills of young people and enabling them to build these skills.

**Job Overview:**

  • This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with children and young people who are deemed in need under the Children Act 1989 or identified as in need of support.
  • You will work closely with Social Workers to provide advice and practical support to children and young people.

**Responsibilities:**

  1. Promote the educational, training, employment opportunities, and social skills of young people and enable them to build these skills.
  2. Support young people in need in securing and maintaining appropriate accommodation.
  3. Establish links within local communities to ensure that effective responses to children and young people's needs are maximized.
  4. Assist young people in the development of a range of self-care and independent living skills.
  5. Promote the health of children and young people and enable access to the appropriate health care professionals.

**Requirements:**

  • Experience of working with children, young people, and families at times of change in their lives and responding appropriately.
  • Demonstrates understanding and provides support for the complexity of relationships associated with some children and young people.
  • Good knowledge of leading research as to how children and young people develop and can identify risks to that development.
  • Understands the child/young person's position in a family and the importance of parental engagement.
  • Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and subsequent amendments.
  • Enhanced DBS check.
  • A competitive salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum.

**Employee Benefits:**

  • 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.


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