Youth Support Worker
 
LOCATION:           Bracknell  
SALARY:                £12.75 per hour
DURATION:Temp to Perm  
HOURS:                  40 hours per week
                                  (Early: 8am - 4pm Mid: 9am – 5pm Late: 1.30pm -9.30pm)
 
NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SUPPORT THOSE ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA.
 
Daily Duties
*Responsible for key-working a caseload of young people.
*Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs, potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards.
*Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks.
*Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively.
*Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively.
*Support customers to access other services including CMHT, substance misuse agencies and/or work in partnership with other agencies as part of the support planning process.
*Support customers to maintain activities including but not limited to education, employment, training, informal accreditation and volunteering opportunities.
*Promote customers to develop social skills, positive and healthy relationships and keep safe in a variety of settings.
*Engage customers to place their voice, aspirations, and interests at the heart of service delivery Promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and community cohesion.
*Positively support customers to understand their child’s development in line with best practice guidance.
 
Essential requirements
*DBS within the last 12 months (must have original copy)
*Previous residential support
*Valid right to work in the UK (BRC does not currently offer sponsorship)
 
Desirable requirements
*Experience working with youth.
For more information on this role please contact Emily Rex on