Key Worker/support Worker Zero Hours - North West London, United Kingdom - 1Accord Living
1 week ago
Description
1Accord Living is currently recruiting for Key Workers for services in NW London. We pride ourselves in the provision of accommodation and individually tailored support to young people ages 16-18.Key Responsibilities:
- Providing emotional support to individuals and helping to address any worries/concerns.
- Analysing an individual's needs and drawing up a focused support plan.
- Providing practical support for individuals such as guidance and assistance with household tasks, personal care and paperwork.
- Helping children to access education, health and leisure services;
- Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
- Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining employment.
- Providing advice on independent living to young people and teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
- Supporting children's links with their families and local community, and promoting continued contact
- Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
- Working with other professionals, such as social workers, police, doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support.
- Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.
- Hours are flexible and shifts are made available and allocated fortnightly._
Further requirements include:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process.
How to apply:
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 0-40 per week
Salary:
£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Onsite parking
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Application deadline: 21/04/2023
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