Support Worker Manchester, England
Job description
RSL is a supported housing provider for nine local authority care leavers between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. We are looking for one part time 'Support and Development Worker' with a passion for enabling, developing and promoting independence.
It is essential that the applicant holds a minimum of an NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care or is wiling to work towards this, this will be funded by the Company. The applicant must have previous or similar experience supporting people within this setting.
Applicants must possess robust, resilient and reliable characteristics. Applicants must be highly motivated, able to follow direction whilst using initiative and be enthusiastic with a good level of flexibility and have the ability to cope with and remain calm in challenging and demanding situations. Excellent communication, organisational skills and report writing skills are essential. Previous experience of lone working is also essential.
The rate of pay for a Support and Development Worker is £10.50 to £11.00 per hour this is dependant on qualifications and experience.
Applicants should email a covering letter and CV in the first instance and potential candidates will be forwarded an application pack.
This post is permanent, subject to successfully completing a six month probationary period.
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.
This post is most suited to applicants wanting to continually develop and progress within the organisation.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 - £11.00 per hour
Please do not apply if cannot complete the following shift patterns. Please note that it is essential that candidates are able to commit to at least two consecutive sleep-in shifts from Thursday to Monday either weekly or every other weekend.
Shift patterns can be the following and would alternate weekly:
Thursday 10am to Saturday 12pm (Midday) or:
Saturday 11am to Monday 12pm (Midday)
or alternatively fortnightly:
Thursday 10am to Monday 12pm (Midday) - This will be followed by 9 days off.
Sleep in allowance is paid.
Our organisation does not offer Visa sponsorship.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27 per week
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Support Environment: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 28/02/2023
