Overview
Flair Care Solutions bridges the gap to independent living for young people aged 16-17 years, providing support, accommodation and life skills, in preparation for the challenges and to help them achieve their goals.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing emotional, social and practical support to young people in supported accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support: Offer guidance to help young people manage their emotions and cope with personal challenges.
- Promote positive behaviour: Encourage positive behaviour while addressing and challenging unacceptable behaviour.
- Support Education: Assist young people with their educational needs, including homework help and attending school/college meetings.
- Develop Life Skills: Teach and support independent living skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, basic home maintenance .
- Build Relationships : Establish trust and positive relationships with young people to create a supportive environment.
- Advocate for Young People: Represent young people's interests in meetings and ensure their needs are met.
- Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding of young people is your priority. Protect the welfare of young people and ensure you follow policy and procedure to report any acts of abuse or poor practice.
- Work as Part of a Team: Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to provide comprehensive support
- Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns to senior staff members.
- Uphold the highest standards of health and safety practices within the environment.
- Maintain Confidentiality: Ensure all information about young people is kept confidential and shared only when necessary for their well-being
Skills
- Experience in Working with Young People: Previous experience if desirable , training is provided if no previous experience.
- Empathy and Patience: Ability to understand and support young people's needs.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address and resolve issues effectively.
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact positively with young people, their families, guardians and other professionals.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to different situations and needs.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and behaviour management techniques.
Person Specification
Essential
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging behaviours
- Work well with other colleagues and demonstrate respect towards others
- Able to work as part of a team
- Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries
- Able to motivate young people so targets and goals are achieved
- Experience of report writing and record keeping
- Comply with all policies and procedures
- Deal with issues promptly and notify appropriate managers as necessary.
- Able to work a flexible working pattern including evenings, weekends and/or sleep in duties as and when required
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- One years’ experience as a support worker/residential care worker and/or transferrable skills from a role of supporting vulnerable adults/children. Examples include teachers, learning support assistants, prison and probation officers.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support by applying your skills and compassion as a Support Worker.
Pay: From £12.82 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
