Support Worker - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Blossom Living Limited

Description

Blossom living - Supported Accommodation for 16-18 year olds,
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Creating opportunities for young people to Blossom_

• Are you ready to make a difference in young people's lives within a fun, kind warm environment were going to work feels like a second home?_

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We have Part-time positions available and good rates of pay_


Part time - From £10ph - day time, evenings, weekends, sleep ins, sickness cover, holiday cover.


We provide:

• Holiday entitlement
• 5.6 weeks pro rata.
• Employee assistance wellbeing benefit.

- on site-parking

We provide nurturing, family-orientated homes for care leavers.

Blossom Living supports young people to achieve their potential and gain the skills needed ready for independent living when they turn 18.

We offer support for all level of needs, from low level guidance to those who need a higher level support around the clock.

Every young person is unique, we tailor our support packages around the individual needs of every young person.

We pride ourselves in creating positive and supportive environments where everyone becomes part of the Blossom living family and are made to feel valued, respected and appreciated.

We work in harmony and closely together as a united Team.


Qualities & skills required
To have a sense of humour, be self-motivated, have the ability to listen and empathise, Be honest, reliable, punctual, Have excellent communication skills, be able to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way, Be self-organised, Have the ability to assess risks, Be respectful and understanding,


Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS or willing to have one completed by us
• Applicants ideally have NVQ 2 or diploma in either: Health and Social Care Experience or willing to work towards
• Support/Youth Work Practice Experience
• Applicant must ideally have a minim 12month experience or working in similar social care provisions

All applicants must be fluent in English

Applicants are required to participate in Mandatory Trainings in Safeguarding, Infection Control, Health & Safety, Medication, First Aid, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety,
however full training can be provided

Your Role:

• Support young people to settle into the accommodation and local community & help young people locate all the local resources.
• To show empathy, understanding and warmth to all young people in a parent like manner, to be observant but not judgmental,
• Support and monitor the young people's ability to engage with everyday living skills, identifying their needs where necessary.
• To support and assist young people with budgeting money, grocery shopping and manage their weekly allowance, promote healthy eating and exercise, Advise and give guidance to healthy hygiene, give guidance and advise on how to promote healthy relationships, and educating on dangers of drugs, drinking, sexual health and how to keep safe, this will be managed and recorded using short courses and programmes that we have onsite, we will also arrange outside speaker to attend drop in sessions at our regular residents meetings, but to use common sense and good advice at all times.
• To encourage the young persons to engage and take part with local activities and events where possible,
• Maintain and follow our robust record keeping system, complete all required paperwork and administration.
• Work in partnership with all agencies and support the young people and attend meetings
• Be able to confidently work alone and be part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of young people and report any concerns regarding young person's welfare to your house manager.
• Due to the vulnerability of our young persons a robust vetting process is required for the successful applicants, therefor you must be able to provide the following,_

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UK passport/Residence Permit to work in the UK:

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NI:

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Undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) through our agency or 3rd Party DBS on update service:

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Proof of address:

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Qualifications i

e NVQ:
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Mandatory Trainings certificates:

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Provide 2 written references, one from the current or last employer:

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  Provide work history for the last 5 years with explanations of any gaps,:

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a copy of insurance cover that includes business use, a copy of proof that the vehicle is taxed, has an MOT and is appropriately serviced:

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  Valid UK driving license

Job Type:
Permanent, different shifts and hours available

Work Remotely

• No

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Onsite parking

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£10.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• CO4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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