Project Worker (Support Worker)


  • Relevant qualification or equivalent to minimum degree level in a relevant subject which could include psychotherapy.




  • A minimum of 12 months professional experience of working with at-risk young adults in a residential setting and ability to demonstrate through practice how ‘Every Child Matters' relates to the young people living in our accommodation.




  • An understanding and experience of applying effective ways of working with this client group, in particular YP's with mental health & attachment needs including emerging personality disorder & significant self harm.




  • Experience of working in a recovery focused way and good understanding of the principles and how that can be related to risk & needs assessment, planning, goal setting, and reviewing with young people.




  • Experience of working with young people to develop life skills and support their involvement in meaningful activity.




  • An excellent level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension of welfare benefits for under 21's , rents and service charges, as well as an ability to be self-servicing in the use of computers to create letters, minutes & reports.




  • An ability and willingness to work a rota that may include early starts & late finishes that will also covers weekdays, weekends & bank holidays.




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