Job Advert Waking Night Support Worker - Supported Accommodation
Salary
HOURS 9PM - 12PM - £13.50 per hour from 9pm PLUS sleep in 12PM - 7AM @£70. Staff must commit to at least one shift per week
Additional hours 7 am until 9pm available at £12.98 per hour
At Streetz Ahead Creative Housing Ltd we intend to make fantastic changes to young people leaving care!
We are a passionate, family run service with over 25 years collective experience working with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults services across the Keynsham Area.
We provide person centered support and housing for Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults 16-21 years old who have experienced trauma in early years.
We are looking to recruit candidates who are committed to making a difference, have fun, actively support and develop Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults with their journey to independence.
Key Responsibilities/ Skills:
- Promote Independence through individual support planning, empowerment, promoting life skills, positive, preventative approach and promoting development of managed risk
- To encourage individuality, confidence and self-esteem to achieve the best outcomes for our Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.
- Working in partnership with team members and external agencies to ensure safeguarding.
- Accurate record keeping
Personal Qualities:
- Caring
- Honest and trustworthy
- Enthusiastic
- Excellent communication skills
- Loyal and Committed
- Manage challenging situations
Experience/ Qualifications
- Experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided
- Experience and understanding of Safeguarding and Equality
- QCF Level 3/4 Children and Young people or a willingness to work towards
- A full driving license and access to a vehicle that you can have business insurance for is essential
About the role:
Our Waking Night Support Worker position will be positively supporting young people within their accommodation in Gloucester. We support our clients to develop independence skills, fulfill their goals, maximise outcomes and build their ambitions. Weekends and Bank Holiday cover will be required.
Streetz Ahead Creative Housing limited are committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. As part of our recruitment process all successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome all applicants to apply.
Streetz Ahead are dedicated to protecting your information and retain recruitment information only for a maximum of three months. Your information will only be used for recruitment within our organisation and you may contact us to withdraw your application details at anytime. We do not hold your application after a three month period unless you have made a request for us to do so.
What we offer:
Full comprehensive induction and training package
28 days annual leave pro rata (Inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Personal Development Programme
QCF Level 3/4 Children and Young People on successful completion of probation
Staff incentives and rewards
* Due to the volume of applicants we receive we are only able to contact candidates that best match the requirements of the role. If you have not heard from us within the deadline please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* We do carry out full enhanced DBS checks so this post is only applicable for those who are deemed appropriate to work with children
Benefits:
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible working hours
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £110.50 per day
Work Location: In person
