Would you like to make fantastic changes to young people leaving care? Are you imaginative and creative in your approach to supporting people to learn new things? Are you skilled to work with challenging children who have faced trauma?
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 wrap around support and housing for Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults aged 16-21 where previous trauma continues to impact on their life.
We are looking to recruit candidates who are committed to making a difference, have fun, actively support and develop Children, Young People with their journey to independence.
Our young peoples home will have very challenging young people and we need confident staff that can see the young person behind the emotional and challenging behaviour.
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 preferred but not essential
- Experience and understanding of Safeguarding and Equality
- QCF Level 2/ 3 Children and Young people or are you willing to work towards?
About the role:
Making a difference and working alongside our children, young people and young people to achieve their dreams, goals and outcomes. Using inventive ways to support our clients to develop independence skills, fulfil their goals, maximise outcomes and build their ambitions.
The maximum salary is inclusive of two night shifts and 30 hours per week required on a rota basis.
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 (Inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Personal Development Programme
QCF Level 2 and 3 Children and Young People on successful completion of probation
Staff incentives and quarterly bonus payments
* 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
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
