Support worker – Supported Living
HOURS |
LOCATION |
CLOSING DATE |
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| 22 - 38 |
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31st January 2025 | |
QUALIFICATIOONS (IF REQUIRED) |
SERVICE AREA |
SALARY |
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£11.50 - £12.00 | |
As a Support worker with Progress you will be working with our young adults to enable them to lead full and active lives within our Supported living services. You will be supporting young people in their home and in the community, taking them on social activities and helping them to pursue their interests.
No 2 days will be the same! If you are sociable this could be a fabulous role for you!
We are seeking inspirational, caring and motivated people who believe they can make a difference in the lives of the young people that we support.
You will be based around the Wolverhampton and/or Dudley area and we have full time or part time opportunities to work days or nights.
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