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Posted 2 days ago
Floating Support Worker
Randstad UK Holding Limited
📍 Newry
💷 £14.88/hourSocial CareContractTemporary
Job description
Are you a compassionate and resilient professional dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people? We are currently seeking Floating Support Workers for exciting Temp-to-Perm opportunities with a leading specialist youth charity.<br><br>A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.<br><br>Location: Newry The Opportunity In this role, you will provide vital interventions to young people aged 16-25, helping them build the skills and confidence necessary to maintain their own homes and live independently.<br><br>You will act as a mentor, advocate, and practical guide, ensuring that the young people you support have the best possible start to their adult lives.<br><br>Benefits £14.88 37.5 hours per week with a generous starting holiday entitlement of 36 days (inclusive of bank holidays).<br><br>Access to excellent training and a culture that prioritises personal and professional development.<br><br>A permanent contract following a successful temporary period.<br><br>Requirements To be successful in this role, you must meet the following essential criteria: A valid NISCC registration, as well as enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role) 1 year of experience working with young people in supported housing or community-based support OR a relevant degree (Social Work, Youth & Community Work) plus 6 months of experience.<br><br>Proven experience in risk assessment, safety planning, and support planning.<br><br>A full, current driving license with access to a car insured for business use.<br><br>High level of resilience, compassion, and the ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and group-based support tailored to individual needs.<br><br>Take the lead in creating safety plans and identifying support plans in partnership with young people.<br><br>Empower young people to understand their housing rights and assist them with benefit claims and financial planning.<br><br>Offer practical 'hands-on' support with life skills and managing a home.<br><br>Work effectively within a skilled team and network with external agencies to improve outcomes for young people.<br><br>Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.<br><br>Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. xwzovoh <br><br>Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.<br><br>Skills: Support Worker Social Care Youth Work Young People<br>TPBN1_NI
Benefits
Holiday, Training