Project Support Worker

We are recruiting for a fantastic temporary to permanent role for a Project Suppport Worker.

This role is for an initial 3 months with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

This is a unique role where you would be helping to support young adults who are vulnerable in supported housing. This role would see you working with 8 youths who are of secondary school / college age with education / life skills. You would separate your working week between 4 houses in close proximity.

The young people you will support will have EAL (English as an additional Language) but it is not essential that you speak additional languages as the facility promotes English speaking to help youths with language barriers. You would be expected to be able to work in a fast-paced enviornment and have a caring and nurturing working ethic.

This role also provides full training for any gaps in knowledge or skills for successful candidates.

The hours are 8:30am till 17:00pm - Monday to Friday. This is a 37.5 hours per week role.

Successful applicants will be subject to vettings checks in line with Ofsted regulations.

Your new company
Hays are currently recruiting for 2 Project Support Worker roles that support youths with various support needs in the supported living environment, such as EAL needs, asylum status, and life / academic skills.

Your new role
- Supporting youths with language difficulties, asylum status, and other needs
- Providing mental support
- Encouraging independence
- Supporting academic needs
- Supporting living needs
- Supporting and engaging in activities

What you'll need to succeed
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 health and social care is desirable
- Right to Work in the UK
- A minimum of 2 years in similar services/roles or social care roles
- Driving licence essential with business insurance essential- Up-to-date DBS preferred but not essential
- Above all, we are looking for people who'll put the person they support first

What you'll get in return

- The opportunity for permanent work
- Free DBS if needed
- Free training in key areas of Social Care- Dedicated consultant allocated to you- Free CV writing sessions- Highly competitive overtime rates with mileage paid - Free pension scheme- Career progression

What you need to do now
If you would like more information on the above role or an informal chat about your next career move, please contact me on the number below.

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