Support Worker- Children and Young People

Job description

About us

Valicity works in partnership with the local authorities we support. We provide tailored care and support services that ensure the young people and adults in our care feel safe and part of the family.

This is achieved through unique care packages planned around the needs of each service user to support their independence at every stage.

Valicity Care Services aim to provide a supportive, caring environment where people feel part of the family and have a place, they can call home.

Not just another institution, we aim to empower people who are living with enduring mental health problems to live fulfilling lives and re-integrate them back into the community equipped with the necessary life skills required to live in harmony with society.

This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, conscientious Support Worker, who is passionate about working with and supporting young people.

Key duties include:

- Working to devise, review and implement young people care plans to enable them to achieve positive outcomes as agreed with the manager.
- Acting as a positive role model, nurturing and caring for all young people in the Home.
- Maintaining high-quality care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within the home.
- Provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment where children/young people can feel safe, secure and free from harm.
- Establishing relationships that young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding.
- Monitoring care plans and placement plans, activities and community involvement, and providing oversight of individual care planning for all young people looked after and designated to you.
- Maintain a positive and informed response to young people and their behaviour.
- Support service users with education placements and work experience where necessary.
- Promote a positive culture within the home and a homely environment
- Maintain structure and boundaries within the home.

The benefits:

- Competitive rates of pay
- Annual discretional bonuses
- Recognition Awards
- Annual pay review
- 28 days Annual Leave (including Bank & public holidays)
- Career progression
- Excellent onboarding programme
- Free mandatory training
- Flexible hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts
- Working with a dedicated team of professionals, who are passionate about caring to a high standard
- Company Employee Assistance Programme - Immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Commitment to support CPD
- Free enhanced DBS You will need the following:
** Diploma of Higher Education in Children and young people’s workforce (CYP)Level 3 or Level 3 Residential Childcare or Equivalent Early Childhood Degree or Children and Workforce Degree**
- Team Teach or equivalent certified.

*Willigness to learn and upskill.
- High standards of care for Young People with learning disabilities and enduring mental health issues.
- 2 + years meeting the needs and support of service users with challenging behaviour.
- to be able to Foster professional relationships with customers and all stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of good care principles.
- Understanding of regulations and legislation within the care profession.
- Clear understanding of safeguarding young people at risk.
- Effective Communication, both verbally and non-verbally.
- To be Naturally compassionate and patient with a caring disposition.
- To be flexible and approachable with a positive attitude, even under pressure.
- To be Self-motivated and organised
- To Deal with emergencies and difficult situations.
- Effective written skills to record with accuracy and detail.

*A team player with the ability to work on their own initiative.

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

**Salary**: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations: PPE & Infrared thermometers on site

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.40-£11.11 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE & Infrared thermometers on site

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Working with children & young people: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 Children and Young People Diploma (required)

Work Location: One location