Youth Development Worker required for a 2 month contract based in Torquay, TQ1
£14.46ph (£27,815 per annum)
37 hours per week on a rolling rota: hours between 9am and 8pm and working 1 in 5 weekends - bank holidays are considered a normal working day.
10 minutes’ walk from Torre train station
Limited on street parking available nearby
Start ASAP
About the job
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25.
Delivering 1-2-1 support sessions on life skills
Working through support and action plans
Supporting group activities as part of the learning programme
Updating risk assessments and risk management plans, in order for residents to develop the life skills necessary to move on and live independently in the community
The right candidate
Holder of a current enhanced DBS criminal record check
Previous experience in a similar role such as support worker, care assistant etc
A good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues
An understanding of support needs and support planning
If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps Exeter office and speak to Matt Langham or Sophie Meads