Support Workers for Vulnerable Young People
4 days ago
About Us
Leaving Care Solutions is a organisation dedicated to making a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements.
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to work on a casual basis, covering shifts within the business as and when needed. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.
Your Role
As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker your role involves providing a responsive, customised and quality service to young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Your primary responsibility is ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there.
Duties
- Work in line with person centred risk assessments, support plans in place and liaise with support workers to provide a full handover.
- Observe any change in behaviour ensuring appropriate actions are documented and report changes in support needs of any young person.
- Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times, and actively seek out ways to work with the team to improve the experience of young people in the service.
- Ensure continuous support is provided to young people at the standards of day staff with particular focus on the safety of vulnerable people.
- Carry out any necessary health and safety actions including any cleaning tasks required along with set policies and procedures.
- Liaise with external agencies such as police, Emergency Duty Team (EDT).
- Supporting young people who need to attend the hospital or police station.
Requirements
- You must have experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable.
- You should have flexibility in your availability as the role will include weekend work.
- You must hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this.
- You should be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
- You should have excellent computer skills.
Why Join Our Team
Our team is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us. If you are committed to delivering high-quality support and services, we would love to hear from you.
Salary Information
The salary for this role is £11.52 per hour.
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