Horizon Care & Education
Youth Support Worker
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There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity to join our new home in Leicester as a Youth Support Worker.
As a Youth Support Worker you will be helping young people transition to independent living, duties include:
Provide emotional and practical support, including out-of-hours on-call.
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Develop and review support plans, ensuring safeguarding and risk management.
Help young people access education, training, and employment.
Manage properties and liaise with other professionals.
Support our young people to develop independent living skills to prepare them to live fully independently.If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.
What We’re Looking For From You
Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally care leavers.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and assessment skills.
Ability to be resilient and empathetic when working with our young people.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings, weekends and sleep ins.
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A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable.Why work for us?
Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
Real Living Wage employer
Competitive pay rates
Christmas bonus
Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
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