An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with 16-18 year olds living in semi-independent supported housing in Paignton
Annual Salary: From£23111.40- £23686.20
Hourly day rate- £12.71- £13.15
Shift pattern: 12 hours shifts including days , evenings and sleep ins (sleeping from 11am-7am).
2x 12 hour day shifts and 2 x 12 hour evening/ sleep in shifts over an 8 day rolling rota (2 days on, 2 days off, 2 sleep-in nights on, 2 days off)
Some weekend and bank holiday work will be required.
On call cover is also expected as part of job role, on average 3 times per month with additional payments for on call starting at £20 for evening £40 for a weekend day/bank holiday.
Overtime pay at £15 per hour and enhancements for bank holidays
Responsibilities include:
Lone working with 16-18 year olds in living in supported accommodation. On call support available to workers at all times. The role involves supporting young people to develop independent skills such as cooking, budgeting and attending appointments in preparation for living independently post 18. No personal care required. Car driver essential
Supporting young people to set and achieve their life goals, reach their full potential and plan for their future. This will involve motivating young people to engage with education/ employment/ voluntary work, accessing leisure activities, health services, mental health services and other social care services.
Providing emotional support, guidance around healthy relationships and supporting young people to build/ maintain positive relationships with their families,
Completing recordings and daily reports Compliance with company's safeguarding procedures and polices
Positive behaviour support & Managing challenging behaviour
Desirable experience: Previous experience working with Young People in a paid or voluntary capacity
NVQ level 2 Children and Young People or NVQ relevant to sector desirable but again not essential for the right candidate as all training will be provided on commencement of role. On completion of probation period, employee will be enrolled onto accredited NVQ qualification courses paid for by company.
Essential: Successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by employer).
Company benefits: ·Overtime payments at £15 per hour and additional pay for on call duties · Access to in house training and NVQ training paid for by company · Enrolment into the Pension scheme · Enhanced DBS Check paid for by Company
Free eye tests
CSM Independence is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,111.40-£23,686.32 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Paignton TQ4 6AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- youth or social sector: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
