TRAINEE PRACTITIONER - YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT WORKER - LONDON

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,480 per annum, rising to £27,144 after successful completion of probation.
Location: Camden (NW3)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Support Worker in a Semi-Independent Home, you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with our young people (aged 16 – 21 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information. Throughout the shift you will have the additional support of an on call manager should you have any questions. Further to this, you will be involved in team meetings monthly and will also receive monthly supervision.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
• An understanding of the issues facing young people.
• The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.