Support Worker

JOB PURPOSE:

• To deliver a high-quality service for semi-independent accommodation and support to

young people aged 16 plus who are preparing to leave the care of the local authorities.

• To support young people to develop independent living skills through keywork, goal setting

and outcome focused activities.

• Working with young people with varying emotional and behavioural needs.

• Responsible for promoting a positive, safe and homely environment for all young people

within the care of Eleven D's.

• To act as a role model to all young people placed at Eleven D's.

• Ensure all records and daily logs are completed and maintained fully up to date.

• To work in accordance with Eleven D's Mission statement, values, policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing young people living in semi-independent accommodation.

• Responsible for structuring key work sessions consistent with an independent placement

agreement (IPA) and ant care / support plans.

• Develop a structured programme of key work sessions based upon the young person's

individual support needs and focused on developing their self-confidence, resilience and

self-esteem and independence.

• Complete full induction of new residents and support the young person in settling within

the community and accessing local resources.

• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of each young person and that safeguarding

procedures are followed throughout their care at Eleven D's.

• Maintain the confidentiality of young people and report any concerns regarding the young

person's welfare, missing episodes etc to your line manager once the Emergency Duty Team

(EDT) and police have been contacted if needs be.

• Assist the young person to engage with everyday living and develop skills where necessary

by supporting their identified needs.

• Provide support to young people with budgeting money, grocery shopping and administer a weekly subsistence allowance.

• Encourage and support young people in accessing education, employment or training as

well as supporting them with the application process.

• Encourage the young person to engage and take part in positive activities within the

community, building on relationships and developing social networks.

• Maintain accurate records, files, log keeping and all other required paperwork and

administrative requirements.

• Maintain petty cash and receipts for each expenditure.

• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the Home, reporting all repair issues and

ensuring the environment is always welcoming for the young people.

• You will be responsible to carry out daily / weekly Health and Safety checks within the

building. You must record and report any repair work or damage to the property to ensure it

is kept to a high standard.

• Promote safe, consistent and understandable boundaries with young people in

conjunction with a 'Young Person's Agreement', Support Plan and House Rules.

• Prepare detailed high-quality monthly progress reports regarding each young person's

progress which is submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.

• Work in partnership with social workers other agencies and to encourage and support the

young people to attend meetings with other professionals.

• Attend admission and planning meetings, and attend Looked after Children Reviews

ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed.

• Mandatory attendance and participation in team meetings and training sessions as and

when required.

• Mandatory attendance and participation in structured supervision sessions at least once a month.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person