Young People Support Worker
Support Worker / Carer
Basildon, Essex
£620 per trip plus expenses covered
Contract, Part time
Desirable Skills
Hard working, Reliable, Enthusiastic
Job description
Young People Support Worker
Looking for rewarding, flexible work with purpose? We're recruiting reliable, caring and energetic staff to join our team, supporting adults with learning difficulties on holidays and short breaks.
Position: Young People Support Worker
About the Role
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: Paid per trip
Hours: Flexible, ad hoc work including weekends, evenings and holidays
Contract: Part timeThis is a rewarding opportunity to support young people through a range of activities, short breaks and holidays across the UK and overseas. You will play a key role in helping young people enjoy new experiences, develop independence, build friendships and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
No two trips are the same. One weekend you could be supporting a group activity break in the UK, the next you could be helping young people enjoy an overseas holiday or day trip. This is a hands on and active role where enthusiasm, patience and a positive attitude are essential.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
- Supporting young people during activities, holidays and short breaks
- Encouraging independence, confidence and social inclusion
- Providing practical and emotional support where needed
- Helping to create safe, enjoyable and memorable experiences
- Working closely with a supportive and experienced team
- Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the young people you support
We are looking for people who are dependable, compassionate and enjoy working as part of a team. Experience in care or support work is helpful but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
You will ideally have:
- A caring, patient and positive approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility and willingness to work on different trips and activities
- The ability to remain calm and adaptable in different situations
- A full UK driving licence
- A genuine passion for helping young people thrive
This role could suit people from a variety of backgrounds including care, youth work, education, sports coaching, support work or community work.
About the OrganisationBury Active is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people and adults to enjoy enriching activities, short breaks and holidays that promote independence, inclusion and wellbeing. Their work focuses on building confidence, encouraging participation and helping people enjoy life to the fullest within a supportive and friendly environment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:Youth Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Activity Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, Community Support Worker, Sports Coach, Outreach Worker, Personal Assistant, SEN Support Worker.
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Bury Active
48 Worthing Road, Essex, Essex, SS15 6AJ, United Kingdom
07792493692