16 + Support Worker

4 months ago

Norfolk, United Kingdom DP Care Group Full time

**Location: Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Norfolk**

**Salary pro rata: £21,400 - £22,400**

**Hours: Full time
- Average 40 hours per week**

**Are you looking for work in an organization that is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in children's lives?**
- Do you have previous experience of working in a similar role or the passion and desire to work with vulnerable and complex young people?
- Do you have good IT skills and the ability to manage a complex caseload?
- Are you a strong communicator with excellent people skills?
- Do you have an understanding of safeguarding?
- Able to follow process and work with mínimal supervision.

We are looking for responsible, caring people to join our brilliant team as support workers in our 16+ services located in different parts of the country.

This is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in social care, working as part of a team committed to helping young people achieve independence.

As a growing company we have clear progression plans and want to support you with the development you need to advance professionally in this rapidly evolving sector.

Full training will be provided. You will be qualified or willing to work towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Or equivalent). Overseas skilled workers welcome to apply.

Below are details of what the role entails:
**Support to develop general household skills**

The young person needs to be shown and supported to use all electrical appliances in the house in a safe way.

The young person needs to be supported to wash and iron clothing

The young person needs to be supported to shop on a budget for food, cleaning, and household items

The young person needs to be supported to prepare healthy meal plans, preparation and cooking of food and storage of foodThe young person needs to be supported to carry out household cleaning tasks and purchase appropriate cleaning materials

The young person needs to be supported to maintain the property in good standard of cleanliness and tidiness.

**Support to access education, work placements, employment, and social activities** The young person needs to be supported to access social activities in the local area or beyond

The young person needs to be supported to access education/college

The young person needs to be supported to access work placements or employment

The young person needs to be supported to attend appointments

The young person needs to be supported to use public transport and shown the bus/train timetable

The young person needs to be supported with preparing a CV

The young person needs to be supported, encouraged & given guidance for training.

**Budgeting and money management**

The young person needs to be supported to understand how to save and minimise costs on gas and electricity

The young person needs to be supported with budgeting and money management, including debt advice

The young person needs to be supported to understand process for paying bills

Advise Young People of the consequences of not paying bills.

**Support with Personal Health**

The young person needs to be supported to register with Doctor, Dentist and Optician

The young person needs to be supported to attend all health appointments with medical professionals, including hospital appointments

The young person needs to be supported to access substance misuse (drugs, alcohol) services if required

The young person needs to be supported to and advised about personal health and living a healthy lifestyle

The young person needs to be supported to access support around their mental health.

**Support and guidance in preparation for independent living**

The young person needs to be supported to explore housing options for independent living

The young person needs to be supported with housing appointments

The young person needs to be supported to prepare for move on to independent housing

The young person needs to be supported and given guidance on small DIY tasks i.e., hanging curtains, blinds, changing light bulbs and checking the metre

**All staff will be required to learn the below procedures**:
Reporting a young person missing - this procedure is followed when the young person has not returned home at the agreed time, they are not answering any calls or text messages. Staff will be required to check with friends or family to make sure that the young person is not there. If the young person is not there, staff will need to call the police and report the young person missing and give all the relevant details ( these will be provided to staff). After reporting the young person missing to the police, staff will be required to contact EDT.

**About us**:
DPC is a specialist provider of accommodation and support for young people countrywide. We have provided social care services to young people for over 20 years and pride ourselves on being able to work with a variety of clients as well as offering our staff an environment in whi

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