Young person 39;s support worker

Young Person #39;s Support Worker Newark GBP22,669 - GBP23,428 per annum Interviews are being hold on an ongoing basis Do you wish you had someone to guide you when you were aged between 16-21? Branching Out needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help us mentor and lead future generations. Here at Branching Out Newark, commissioned by Nottingham County Council, we offer a quality strengths based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through our doors. You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of our locations in Newark. - Kings Road (NG24 1EW) - Orchard Way (NG24 3LU) Are you confident and resilient with previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you. We are looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and it #39;s effects. If you #39;ve worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you. Our team play a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training Branching Out do it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services. There rsquo;s still time for fun though as you will also support and encourage activities such as football, sports and activities. Looking for a hands on role? Look no further. Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7-day rota. Our service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 ndash; 15:30 or 14:30 ndash; 22:00. There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which our night enhancement rates will apply. Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge, your patient and assertive nature will make sure this doesn rsquo;t escalate and make sure there are positive outcomes consistently. Over to you ndash; click apply and show us why you are suitable! Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship. As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBTQ Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBTQ community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and we particularly welcome suitable applications