Support Worker

**Job Overview**
Adair Support specialises in providing semi-independent support for young people aged 16 to 25 as they transition toward independence. Our mission is to empower young people to develop life skills, maintain a safe and healthy environment, and build confidence for their future.

**Role Overview**

We are seeking a dedicated **Semi-Independent Support Worker** to provide day-to-day support to young people in our nurturing homes. This role involves assisting with independent living skills, maintaining a safe home environment, and ensuring documentation and reporting are completed accurately through the company’s system.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Support and Guidance**:

- Provide practical assistance with daily tasks, including meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, and managing appointments.
- Offer emotional support to help residents build confidence and manage challenges.
- Encourage and promote independence while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

**Monitoring and Documentation**:

- Record daily logs, complete weekly reports, and ensure home health and safety checks are conducted.
- Use the company’s system to maintain accurate records and documentation in line with policies and procedures.
- Report safeguarding concerns promptly and professionally to the appropriate channels.

**Environmental Checks**:

- Conduct regular health and safety inspections of the home environment to ensure compliance with standards.
- Identify and report maintenance issues or hazards that may affect residents’ well-being.

**Collaboration and Communication**:

- Work collaboratively with other staff members, external agencies, and families to ensure residents receive holistic support.
- Attend team meetings and participate in training sessions as required.

**Key Skills and Attributes**
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient in working with young people.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Basic IT skills to manage electronic documentation systems.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or a related field (or willingness to work towards this).
- Previous experience working with young people in supported or semi-independent living settings.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
- Enhanced DBS check (provided by the organization if not current).
- Availability to work 12-hour shifts (8 AM - 8 PM) both including holidays (weekdays/weekend only shift options is available).

**Benefits**
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible working within the specified hours.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.

**How to Apply**

We look forward to welcoming dedicated professionals to our team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £24,969.00-£29,973.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Sabbatical

Physical Setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Work days:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/02/2025
Reference ID: SW0125
Expected start date: 01/02/2025