Support Worker

Your new company
This is the third centre opened by the company, but the first in Wolverhampton. It is a residential family assessment unit that assess and support families many of which are referred through court, but the reasons for their referral will differ case by case. Each family have their own private living quarters to replicate living in their own homes to allow families to be assessed effectively. Families will be supported by their dedicated support workers and on-site social workers. With the home having newly opened, they are looking to onboard temporary, long-term staff to support the home whilst it grows.
Your new role
You will be working alongside social workers to support and assess families during their stay. Each family will have a specialised plan, with daily objectives set. As as support worker, you will be helping and facilitating these objectives being met.
Shifts are as followed:
07:30 - 15:00
14:30 - 22:00
21:30 - 07:30 (night wake)

What you'll need to succeed
At least 6 months experience of working within a residential setting, although it is not essential for this to be a family support setting
To have an in-depth understanding of safeguarding and its importance
Have an understanding and caring nature to help support families in achieving the best outcomes based on their situation
Able to liaise with external agencies
A DBS on the update service

What you'll get in return
You will be paid a competitive rate of pay dependent on your experience and receive full support from on-site social workers, the Registered Manager and your dedicated Hays Consultant
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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