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Support Worker

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2021-12-03 21:00:06

Job location Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Community & Sport

Job description

Support Worker, Young Adult support worker, Cambridgeshire

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Our client is a small family run charity residential home, set in a quiet location, south of Cambridge, for up to 16 vulnerable teenage males. They are looking to expand their team with a role being offered on a Temp to Perm basis.

Your new role

* Working alongside the young people in the residential setting, to support them in their everyday life and prepare them for independent living, by developing their life skills such as budgeting, health and wellbeing etc
* To act as a Key Worker, delivering high standards of support to designated Residents, ensuring their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development
* To support a daily activities programme, which includes: education, sporting activities, hobbies; as well as off-site activities, including: days out and residential holidays (during residential holidays there is a requirement to share a room with Residents during these activities)
* To enter, with enthusiasm, into the life and culture of the Community, including participation in those events and celebrations that reflect the dynamism and positivity of our client's message and take an active part in Community Meetings
* Act as a role model and encourage positive behaviours to motivate, support and inspire the Residents during their programme

What you'll need to succeed
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Previous experience working with young adults within a Social Care role
* A valid driving licence
* A positive attitude towards work
* Excellent communication skills
* The ability to cope with challenging behaviour
* Team work skills

What you'll get in return

* You will have a fixed 3 week shift pattern
* Free meals will be provided whilst on duty
* Competitive salary
* Training and development

What you need to do now
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