You will be part of a geographical team made up of school nurses, a Senior Youth Support Worker and 2 Youth Support Workers
Together you will provide the interventions both within seniors schools and the community.
Each school will have a named Youth Support Worker who will be their key contact and as an apprentice you will be allocated a school and fully supported in providing the service by one of the team!
There will be 4 apprentices across the new service in North Northants and we will be encouraging peer support and opportunities to learn together.
Training:
Level 3 Youth Support Worker apprenticeship standard
The apprentice will undergo a blended training programme that includes both Microsoft Teams sessions and face-to-face instruction.
All training will be conducted on-site and during working hours.
eTraining will provide functional skills training if necessary and will ensure that Health & Safety, British Values, and Equality & Diversity are thoroughly integrated throughout the course.
At the end of the programme, the apprentice will receive a recognised qualification
Training Outcome:Once qualified there may be opportunities to progress within the Thriving in Life Service or the wider organisation.Employer Description:We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that delivers education and support services to the young people of Northamptonshire.
We have 3 main services:
· An Independent School for years 10 & 11 not thriving in mainstream schools
· An Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service for young people aged 8-19
· A transitions service for 16-24 years transitioning from CAMHS to adult mental health services.
We are now being commissioned for a new service called Thriving in Life working with young peoples aged 11-19 years.Working Hours :Generally, Monday – Friday
Flexible to meet the needs of the young people we are working in, so may occasionally include evenings & weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Engaging,Confident....Read more...
You will be part of a geographical team made up of school nurses, a Senior Youth Support Worker and 2 Youth Support Workers
Together they will provide the interventions both within seniors schools and the community
Each school will have a named Youth Support Worker who will be their key contact and as an apprentice, you will be allocated a school and fully supported in providing the service by one of the team!
There will be 4 apprentices across the new service in North Northants and we will be encouraging peer support and opportunities to learn together
Training:
The apprentice will undergo a blended training programme that includes both Microsoft Teams sessions and face-to-face instruction
All training will be conducted on-site and during working hours
eTraining will provide functional skills training if necessary and will ensure that Health & Safety, British Values, and Equality & Diversity are thoroughly integrated throughout the course
At the end of the programme, the apprentice will receive a recognised qualification
Training Outcome:
Once qualified there may be opportunities to progress within the Thriving in Life Service or the wider organisation
Employer Description:We are a children and young people mental health charity based in Northamptonshire but also covering Milton Keynes and Leicestershire that delivers mental health and wellbeing support to Children and young people in the area.
Our main service:
· Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service for young people aged 5-19
We are now being commissioned for a new service called Thriving in Life working with young peoples aged 11-19 years.Working Hours :Generally, Monday- Friday
Flexible to meet the needs of the young people we are working in so may occasionally include evenings & weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Worksop.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Waking Night Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
Please note this is a Waking Night role, so you must have experience in a similar role and be able to work nights and be awake the whole night.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children’s homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£27,259 per annum
Additional 17.5% allowance for unsociable hours
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Experience as a Waking Night Support Worker
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home close to Retford, approx 20 minutes drive west from Lincoln.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Project Worker based in our Maida Street service in Manchester, on a 12 month fixed term contract, key working a case load of young people who are at risk of being put on remand, helping them maintain alternative accommodation in the community.At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.As a Project Worker, you will be working our residents who are engaged with the criminal justice system support them to avoid remand and move on to independent living in partnership with the Youth Justice team. You will also:Provide individual service users with the best possible comprehensive supported housing serviceAct as keyworker to a caseload of residentsEnable residents to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talents through a range of activities and engagementsDevelop and promote this exciting pilot projectAbout The CandidateYou will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.You will be able to:Motivate young people to recognise and unlock their talents to enable them to achieve their full potentialEngage and relate to young people aged 16-18 yearsBuild trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilienceTake an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talentsSupport clients to sustain their accommodation and manage their license agreementHave good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groupsApply safeguarding principles and practices which will be at the core of your workYou will need to be able to work outside normal office hours and be flexible in your approach to working with young peopleWe really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceLong service awards from 2.5 years26 days annual leave rising to 31 days, plus 8 bank holidaysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
