Support Worker – closing date 5 April 2019

We are a small charity based in Thatcham, West Berkshire, providing support (practical and emotional) for care leavers and homeless young people. We have two properties that house up to 7 young people, aged 16 to 25. We now need an additional support worker to work with our small team.

You will carry out up to 20 hours of support work per week with our young people, helping them with day to day living skills. This will be on a fixed term 12 month contract.

Shifts will vary week by week to fit around the needs of our young people (including mornings, afternoons, evenings and occasional sleep overs, so flexibility is vital.

Previous experience with young people is needed. This could be from paid employment/voluntary work .

Pay negotiable depending on experience. Sleep overs are paid an additional amount.

Own car and a full clean driving licence is required. An enhanced DBS check and references will also be required.

Address Line 1
7 Venture West
Address line 2
Greenham Business Park
Town
Thatcham
Postcode
RG19 6HX
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part timeTemporary, Contract, or Project
Location
West Berkshire
Salary
£8.50 - £10.00 per hour
Contact
Rachel Morgan, Chief Executive
Main contact telephone
01635500849
How to apply
Please email for an application form that must be completed and returned before 5 April 2019. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted week beginning 8 April to arrange an interview.
Open for applications from
19 March 2019
Closing date for applications
5 April 2019
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates