Support Worker
(Nacro Education Support and Transition)
Supporting Young Persons (age 16- 21), to maintain tenancy and engage in external support services.
Job type - Full time/ Permanent
Salary - GBP25,262 per annum- (base salary - GBP23,962 and unsocial working hour- GBP1,300)
Hours - 35 (Staff work 8am till 8pm shifts 365 days of year)
Location Chelmsford - There will be travel required between: Braintree, Maldon, Colchester & Clacton (Mileage will be paid, but Business Insurance will also be required)
Nacro are pleased to introduce an exciting new support provision called Essex NEST (Nacro Education Support and Transition) which is focused on providing support to young people.
Would you like to be part of a new and growing team of Support workers working with Young People?
You will have your own caseload of young people, maintaining oversight of their progress from the point of service entry through to service exit and independence.
It s a flexible model in which we aim to provide the right help at the right time , underpinned by a trauma-informed approach. Our mantra is No decision about you without you!
We are currently recruiting for staff to join our exciting new service where you will be working with:
Who are we looking for :
An experienced candidate to support our service users, supporting them to source move on accommodation, helping with benefits, financial concerns, employment and training opportunities as well as to address offending behaviour issues and liaise with offender managers and 3rd party agencies to provide cohesive support.
A Full driving licence access to vehicle to travel across county is required, as the successful applicant will cover two quadrants. Previous criminal justice or support work experience is desirable but not essential.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting Young Persons (age 16- 21), to maintain tenancy and engage in external support services.
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