Support Worker - Leeds - Core Hostel

Seven Social Care are looking for a temporary Support Worker to work in a hostel based in Leeds. This position is initially for a period of 12 months and is paying £9.31 per hour. The role: To work alongside clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) in a person centred way and help them to actively move towards living independently of services. To assist clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) with practical tasks based upon their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan. To provide flexible support to clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) based on their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan, ensuring they are able to meet their goals which help them to achieve their outcomes. To implement the client / families or children and young people (as appropriate) support and safety plan, as developed by the Support Coordinator and inform and contribute to support planning reviews and assessments through effective communication with the co-ordinator or line manager and client. Key Responsibilities: Support clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) to actively plan their own menus and provide specialist support on healthy eating to enable clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) to make their own choices To teach or support clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) in preparing and cooking meals To enable clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) to enjoy a range of food and support them to buy their food from various places including markets/ supermarkets or specialist shops To work with clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) to help them devise strategies to assist them with their budgeting and provide advice and guidance and sign post them to other relevant agencies if necessary Applicant Requirements: Qualifications: N/A. Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. Compliance: Current DBS check. Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: 37.5 hours p/w. Working with Seven Social Care: We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role. We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help