Support Worker - Northampton, United Kingdom - Key Transitions Ltd

Key Transitions Ltd

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Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Support worker - External

Flexible working hours (Monday to Sunday including Weekends/
Bank Holidays)

Day, Night, sleep-ins and Long shifts available (8:00am-3:00pm/3:00pm-11:00pm/8:00am-11:00pm/11:00pm-8:00am) Subject to demands of business.

PLEASE NOTE:
Not Offering Sponsorship for UK VISA

Interviews to be held at our Leicester Office.

Salary from £10.50 per hour (depending on experience)

KTL are looking to recruit a number of support workers to engage with young people leaving the care system across the East and West Midlands areas (Coventry, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire).

The workers will be a key influencer to support and mentor the service users through the transitional period as they integrate into society and independence.

You will be providing dedicated support to a small client group within their own homes.

Essential Requirements

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in Child Care or equivalent is essential and must be willing to work towards Level
Must be able to travel to cover each area; commitment to the role and consistency of care.
Willingness to work unsociable hours as required including Bank Holidays and weekends if needed.
Willingness to provide sleepin cover overnight.
Educated to a good standard including GSCE or equivalent in English
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Experience and knowledge of dealing with safeguarding issues and procedures.
Commitment to the safe care and wellbeing of vulnerable young people.
Previous experience in a similar team/role.

Desirable Requirements:

Diploma / NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care in Child Care or equivalent or working towards Level
Having access to own car and business insurance is desirable.
Previous experience with young people aged 1625 years old.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

You will need to have Excellent communication skills. Commitment to the role and consistency of care and Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people. You must have knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

Benefits

Paid mileage (if you do drive and have valid business insurance)
Free mandatory and servicespecific training
Flexible working opportunities
Weekly payroll
Paid Sleepin Rate £45 per night.

Eligibility to work in the UK without a work permit or visa restrictions

Current valid Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (UK) & Share code must be provided
Immigration Document, Visa or Work Permit. (Issued by a country outside the UK.
Valid only for roles where the applicant is living and working outside of the UK.
Visa/Permit must relate to the nonUK country in which the role is based)

- "If you have lived in the UK for less than 10 years, you will need to provide an International criminal record check"_

KTL are committed to a wide range of diversity issues, including Equal Opportunities. The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to a wide range of diversity issues, including Equal Opportunities.

It is essential to have a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle and business insurance for this position - mileage is paid in addition to the hourly rate.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Salary:
From £10.50 per hour

Benefits: