Semi-independent Living Support Workers
Norwich
Children’s Services, Residential
Up to £27,000 per annum including weekend/bank holiday enhancements and sleep in payments
Full-time and part-time positions available
Permanent contracts
In Norfolk we have exciting and ambitious plans to enhance the way we work with young people and their families. Our Semi-Independent residential service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme.
In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required.
As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised.
With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning.
Now is the time to join our amazing team supporting young people to live semi-independently and at the same time, develop your career through the chance to attain your Level 3 Children’s Workforce Diploma- which is fully funded.
We offer a host of other benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme.
Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes.
The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and “sleep-in” as required, the role is a lone working role during weekend and evenings.
We currently have permanent positions available in King’s Lynn, Sprowston and Taverham.
There are also opportunities to work on casual basis at locations across the county.
Please state in your application which position you are interested in, or if you are looking for casual work only.
Applications will be considered as they are received so don’t wait until the closing date. Apply today!
Closing date: 21 February 2022
