Young Person Support Worker - Whitstable, United Kingdom - Superior Healthcare

Superior Healthcare

Verified Company

Whitstable, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to provide high-quality support and positive outcomes for young people in the care service including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.

The hours available are(Monday-Friday pm.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide support and guidance to young people living independently in their homes.
Assist in developing young people's independent living skills.
Promote and encourage positive life choices in such as social activities, budgeting and education.
Update and ensure progress is made with care plans accordingly.
To liaise with social services and other professionals in terms of specific and general service delivery, support, accommodation etc, and to respond to any complaints/issues they have in a timely manner.
Participate in service developments including planning, control, monitoring, review and evaluation activities to ensure continuous improvements in service delivery.
To ensure that all young people, and staff are treated in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and fairly with consideration of their cultural, religious and physical needs.
To provide oncall assistance as required to staff, social services and management.
To ensure all safeguarding issues are addressed and signposted in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
Coordinate and liaise with team members to ensure cohesive and compliant delivery of service.

Training & Development:

Monitor own work levels, progress and development
Undertake all core training and development programmes as required
Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan

Requirements for the Role:

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care and/or equivalent, or willing to work towards one within a set timeframe.
Knowledge and understanding of The Children's Act and Children's Social Care system preferred
Driving Licence
Must have previous experience and working with a young people within the care setting
Strong communication skills, in particular the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Must be able to travel across a large geographical portfolio on a daily/weekly basis