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Vacancies at Firbanks Supported Living

Firbanks Supported Living are on a mission to change young people’s lives. We listen and learn at every opportunity. If somebody needs help we encourage and don’t give up. If this sounds appealing and you’re ready to apply, please complete the form below or get in touch with us by call, email or on this website.

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  • We are passionate about nurturing talent . We mentor and train to progress through the business from entry level roles to senior leadership
  • You’ll have access to a competitive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of 25 days per year
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Eye care voucher scheme
  • You’ll have opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of services and niche roles including employment support, training and skills tutoring
  • You’ll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, child sexual exploitation, mental health in young people, etc

Current Vacancies:

Overall Responsibilities

We are recruiting both trainee and experienced support workers to join our team to work with young people within our Semi-Independent Living Accommodations. Our ideal candidate would be a reliable person who wants to make a difference in young people’s lives by providing quality support and care. You must have the ability to communicate clearly both within your verbal and written communication.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

  • Providing a high quality, personalised support to Young people
  • Supporting our Young People to maximise their independence and move forward with their lives
  • Motivate, empower and offer day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people so that they gain independence and reach their full potential
  • Creating support plans and help Young People achieve their goals and independence
  • Helping Young People to get organised, plan their day, clean, meal-plan and shop
  • Helping Young People who may have communication difficulties by making information accessible, and supporting them to express themselves and make choices
  • Supporting Young People to achieve their short and long terms goals, which could be anything from cooking a meal or doing washing up, to attending college or university or going on day trips and holidays
  • Helping Young People meet friends and stay in touch with loved ones.
  • Being on hand to guide and advise, listen and understand, build confidence and self-esteem. Keeping the Young People we support safe at home and in the community.
  • Supporting the Young People with day to day money management and financial support. Supporting Young People to maintain their own tenancies in our supportedliving services.
  • Supporting our Young People to access the community and take part in activities such as swimming, dance class, cinema, theatre trips and football.
  • Supporting Young People to work with health professionals to support any medical needs, including making and attending any necessary appointment
  • Health and Safety duties such as home inspections, fire checks, reporting of defects and damages

Experience

  • At least 1 years’ experience of working with children/adolescents/young people or a similar support worker/care worker role.

 

Qualifications

  • Have or be willing to work towards completing QCF /NVQ Level 3 award in Health & Social Care (Children) within the set time frame.
  • Consideration will also be given to those that are educated to A-Level.
ENQUIRIES

Firbanks Supported Living are on a mission to change young people’s lives. We listen and learn at every opportunity. If somebody needs help we encourage and don’t give up. What’s in it for you?

  • We are passionate about nurturing talent . We mentor and train to progress through the business from entry level roles to senior leadership
  • You’ll have access to a competitive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of 25 days per year
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Eye care voucher scheme
  • You’ll have opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of services and niche roles including employment support, training and skills tutoring
  • You’ll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, child sexual exploitation, mental health in young people, etc

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When complete, please email the application form to hr@firbankssupportedliving.co.uk

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