Young Persons Worker

6 hours ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom Connections 2 Independence Full time

Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and young people? Can you make a positive outlook to young people by allowing them to Connect 2 Independence? Do you want the opportunity to grow and advance a professional qualification? Can you put young people first? Do you act with a professional judgement and can build positive relationships with lead professionals such as social workers? Are you able to work flexibly to meet the needs of our young people (shift pattern & sleeping nights).

If the answer is Yes we are the right organisation for you. Connections 2 Independence are looking for a fun, outgoing, independent and inspiring individual to join our team in supporting some of our most vulnerable young people. We need drive and passion with working with young people as we offer stipulated support will include elements of 1:1 support and group sessions to access our support programs.

C2I will include a variety of budgeting tasks in the young person’s support plans which include supported shops with the young person ensuring they can budget their personal allowance to purchase appropriate foods, health and hygiene products and any other essentials. We will run group sessions to develop social relationships amongst young people, these will include cooking workshops, budgeting, group shops, sexual health workshops and other activities.

**Job Description**:
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Experience of working in a range of settings with vulnerable young people.
- Demonstrable commitment to recognising and valuing young people’s achievement in a range of learning styles.
- Evidence of recent commitment to personal professional development.
- Experience of working on your own initiative and within a Team.
- Understanding and promotion of equal opportunities in both staff and client work.
- A “can-do” approach.
- Applicant requires to take part in an Enhanced Criminal Record check/DBS.
- Driving Licence and access to own transport.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service user empowerment and reintegration.
- Flexibility, creativity, initiative and self-motivation.
- Proven co-operation and communication skills.
- Excellent level of IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and case management databases.
- Level Three health and social care qualification
- GCSE’s Grade C or above in English & Maths.
- A flexible approach to working hours in line with the potentially unpredictable nature of housing management.

Desirable Skills
- Experience of handling budgets.

Benefits include:

- Progression on professional development.
- Great pay.
- 28 days Annual Leave.
- Pension Scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.

Other Requirements:

- You will need to provide two references; one must be a recent or current employer

We provide support for vulnerable young people, which includes working regular shifts, evenings, nights and occasional weekends

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gloucester, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Reference ID: YPW01

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