Job Description
Youth Support Worker: Semi-Independent Living
Attention - You can now apply directly via our website
https://16pluscare.uk/work-with-us
This position involves delivering support to Young People aged 16 – 18+ living within semi-independent placements. The support will be based around a living package of structured key work sessions to vulnerable young people. These sessions will aim to promote the life skills of young people and support their transition into adulthood. The young people we support are placed in semi-independent group home accommodation in Gloucester and Bristol.
Minimum Age
Due to the nature of the job and statutory regulations we are unable to take on staff members who's age is too close to our client groups.
Job Description/ Duties
- Build and develop relationships with the young people we support and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the homes and external environments.
- Be able to support young people in gaining skills through the safety and security of semi-independent living
- Be responsible for the effective safeguarding of the young people within your care and understand how to raise concerns.
- Support our young people with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning, appointments, meetings etc
- Build strong working relationships with external agencies such as Local Authorities and other Health/ Social Professionals.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as and when required.
Experience
- At least 1 years Experience of working with children and adolescents or a similar support worker/ care worker role desirable but consideration will be given also to those that are educated to degree level
Qualifications
- Have or be willing to work towards completing QCF /NVQ Level 3 award in Health & Social Care (Children) within the set time frame. This is a statutory requirement for all employees wishing to work in childcare.
Work Conditions
- Ability to lone work with individual young people
- Sleeping in duties may be required
- Willing to work Bank Holidays & Christmas Holidays If required.
- Willing to work additional hours to cover sickness and holidays and to work in other homes within your area.
Application Questions
You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of Support Environment experience do you have?
- Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's?
- Are you based in Bristol or Gloucester?
- Do you have the following licence or certification: degree holders?
Work remotely
This position is recruited on a rolling-basis all year around the year.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Volunteer, Permanent
Pay: £12.40-£13.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
