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SUPPORT WORKER (SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION)

Required for a new service in Wigan WN1

PART TIME - 20 hours per week (sleep ins not required)

Hourly rate £11.00 - £12.00 per hour (addition of £62.50 per sleep).

Who are we:

Inicio is one of the UK’s largest providers of Accommodation, Support, & Life Skill Services to Children, Young People, & Families.

We are looking for committed, motivated and resilient Support Workers who have a passion and ambition to support young people aged 16 to 19, who are transitioning from residential or foster care, present as homeless or are unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Benefits of working for Inicio Group Ltd:

• 
  Intensive 2 week/80-hour induction and full training.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Cash Health Plan
• Pension Scheme.
• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (215.6 hrs) (Jan - Dec) extra 1 day after 1 years service.
• Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme.
• DBS costs refunded after probation.
• Long service awards
• Crisis Fund for times of hardship.
• Referral Programme
• Company Events
• Proud members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

Are you looking to be part of a passionate and person-centred team?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people leaving care?

Do you want to support young people to fulfil their potential by enabling them to embrace their past, live for today and look forward to a brighter future?

Do you want to be part of a company that values its staff and workforce?

As a Support Worker your role will be to work alongside young people, actively promoting independence and preparing them to transition into adulthood.

Working on a multiagency basis and in partnership with internal and external professionals to ensure young people are given the correct wrap around support and are treated equally, as individuals, and without discrimination.

If you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are resilient and committed to the support worker role and most importantly you will conduct yourself as a positive role model for young people and colleagues we want to hear from you.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3/4 in Health & Social Care. (Desired)
• Minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience. (Desired)
• Hold a valid Driving licence and access to own vehicle. (Desired)
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years of age. (Required)
• DBS on Update System. (Desired)
• Willing & able to do Sleep In shifts (Required)

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