Youth Support Worker
7 months ago
**Job description**
Job description/Criteria
Naza Connect Care specialises in supporting vulnerable young people aged 16 to 24 in our semi-independent support homes. We aim to teach young people in our care skills that will increase their confidence and ability to eventually live independently and build a firm foundation for their lives.
We are currently expanding out team and are seeking committed individuals with a passion for working with young people and empowering them to achieve their goals and aspirations in a consultative and caring way.
Job description/Criteria
Principle duties & responsibilities
**DAY SHIFT & SLEEPING IN NIGHT SHIFT both available**
**From our Youth support Workers we are looking for someone who can**
- manage a caseload of 6 young people and preempt their support needs
- support vulnerable young people and effectively deal with challenging behaviour from young people.
- Someone that can create a positive homely environment where the young people feel cared for and supported with their needs
- keep daily accurate records as a basis for regular monitoring and tracking progress of young adults. This will be achieved via log entries as well as other monitoring document
- Prepare detailed high-quality weekly/monthly progress reports regarding each young person’s progress which is submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.
- To adhere to identified plans of support including risk assessments.
- To complete the ‘support session’ document when work has been undertaken or observed with residents in a variety of situations/circumstances i.e further education, training providers, potential employers.
- To act as an advocate for young adults in a variety of situations/circumstances.
- Ability to motivate individual or groups of young adults to take part in social and leisure activities, enabling them to develop personal and social skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult, demanding and stressful situations appropriately and objectively.
- To manage own time and tasks effectively i.e. complete all required tasks for each shift, including the daily tasks, weekly and monthly tasks and health & safety checks.
- Ensure all residents files are well maintained i.e. returning items to the correct sections and comply with GDPR.
- Ensure the cleaning duties of the day are carried out to a good standard.
- To follow Policy and Procedure/Employee Handbook without deviation i.e. contact management in timescales outlines regarding sickness.
**Salary & hours**
Shift pattern:
Day shift
8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Sleeping in night shift Monday to Friday
Saturday 8am to Mondays - 8am till 11pm then sleep-in (with breaks in between)
£22,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Locations: any of our homes within the Redbridge Borough
- commit to sleep-in night shifts
- Proficient administrative skills
- Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written
- Aged 22+ due to nature of client group
- MUST have valid enhanced DBS & Available for immediate start
- MUST HAVE minimum level 3 social care qualification
- MUST HAVE experience of working with young people / challenging behaviour
- Must be able to drive or committed to learning
**Desired skills & experience include**:
- An understanding of the social, cultural, physical and emotional issues of young adults, especially those with challenging behaviour
**Benefits**
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Excellent training package
- Fast career progression opportunities
- Free parking at each support home
Reference ID: Gants Hill
**Job Type**: Permanent
**Salary**: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
full PPE & covid testing currently provided,
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £22,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- youth work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ HEALTH & social care level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Redbridge
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