16-18 Night Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for an experienced support worker to offer transitional support to Young People aged 16 - 18 living within semi-independent placements in a 24-7 staffed home, in Erdington Birmingham. The support will be based around a living package of structured key work sessions to support individuals. These sessions will aim to promote the life skills of young people and support their transition into adulthood.

**We are recruiting for a Full time position. The shift consist of a 4 on and 4 off pattern.**

**Times: 21.00- 09.30**

**Immediate start available for those on update register.**

**We offer a thorough Induction and Training package for all our staff. Once this is complete your job description/duties will include**:

- Provide practical support whilst on shift for all young people
- Build and develop relationships with our young people and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the homes and external environments.
- Contributing to the support and independent living skills needs of young people in co-operation with other team members. To follow and be aware of the Individual needs of the young person, their support plans and individual risk assessments.
- To record in the young person’s logs throughout your shift an actual factual account of the shift and the activities of the young people.
- To ensure that all other records are kept up to date including such as incident or accident reports and log book.
- Conduct key work sessions with young people and produce reports for each session.
- To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of each young person and that safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and understand how to raise concerns.
- Support our young people with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning etc
- Have an understanding of, and to follow the required policies, processes and procedures; and ensure that they are being adhered to.
- To ensure the security of the building and the safety and well-being of the young people.
- To promote and ensure that all young people are abiding by the rules of the home.
- To ensure that the environment of the home is maintained by undertaking and completing a range of cleaning duties as instructed in terms of promoting good hygiene practice, health and safety and cleanliness.
- To report to the Manager any incidents or concerns about the young people/or the home
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as and when required
- Ensure standards of the home are maintained through adhering to house rules, policies and procedures.

**Experience**:

- Support / care: young adult or children's residential/ semi independent accommodation with 1 years (Minimum)

**Licence/Certification**:

- Clear Enhanced DBS check (required)

Experienced in working with young people who display challenging behaviour.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of social emotional and behavioural difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.

Able to inspire and encourage young people to engage in all aspects of daily living.

An empowering, approachable and resilient worker.

Able to provide a person-centered approach.

Confident, influential and inspiring.

Professional at all times.

**Understanding of the full range of issues facing children, young people and/ or families including**:

- Mental health issues
- Physical health issues
- Emotional well being
- ASB/ crime issues
- Family functioning
- Domestic violence
- Substance misuse
- Housing issues
- Unemployment

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

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking

Shift:

- 12.5 hour shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: ACRE TSW2

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

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erdington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- working with children or young people: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person