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Job description

As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for a number of young people in the project, providing emotional and practical support.
• Working through support plans to ensure that the needs of the young people are met.
• Review plans and goals to encourage the young person to live a life that they choose and reach their goals and work towards positive outcomes.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure that the young person is safe and has everything that they need.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above including English and Maths and a minimum of 6 months experience working with children and young people aged 16 plus in a formal setting Or
• A higher qualification i.e. Degree in Social Work, Teaching, Youth Work Or
• At least 1 year experience working with children and young people aged 16plus in a formal setting Or
• Relevant Child Care / Social Care qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of working with children Or
• NISCC registration or willing to obtain within six months of start date,
• The Right to Work in UK.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping..

Further Information

Location - Tafelta Rise, 19-21 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt BT45 6JF. Work time - Average hours per week: 30.625, Shift Time: 20:00 - 8:15. Week 1: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday.