Outreach Support Worker - Lichfield, United Kingdom - CARE FIRST SERVICES

CARE FIRST SERVICES
CARE FIRST SERVICES
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Lichfield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Work location - Staffordshire/Work from Home - Hybrid


Areas Covered - Litchfield & Burton-Upon-Trent


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide emotional, practical, and social support to young people, with a focus on their unique needs and goals.
  • Assist young people in developing essential life skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, time management, and personal hygiene.
  • Collaborate with the young people to set and work towards individualized goals related to education, employment, and personal development.
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor, offering guidance and encouragement to help the young individuals make responsible choices and develop selfconfidence.
  • Respond to crises or emergencies as they arise for example accompanying the young person to A&E visits, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people, and following established protocols.
  • Advocate on behalf of young people to access necessary services, resources, and opportunities in the community, such as healthcare, education, legal and social services.
  • Assist young people in registering with a local General Practitioner (GP) and dentist, ensuring they have access to essential healthcare services.
  • Conduct regular oneonone key work sessions with young people to assess progress, address challenges, and update support plans.
  • Assist young people with movingin paperwork, including signing the license agreement and handing over the welcome pack to ensure a smooth transition into the accommodation.
  • Take young people to attend appointments, such as medical, legal, educational, or employmentrelated, and accompany them when necessary.
  • Accompany young people on shopping trips to help them learn budgeting skills, make healthy choices, and ensure they have essential supplies.
  • Support young people in identifying and pursuing their career aspirations, connecting them with training, job search resources, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential young person records, including progress notes, incident reports, and case files.
  • Plan and facilitate group activities and outings that promote socialization, recreation, and community integration.

Qualifications:


  • QCF Level 3 in Childcare/young people care or working towards it.
  • Previous experience working with young people in a supportive capacity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations effectively.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning into independent living.
  • A commitment to promoting the welfare and development of young people.

Benefits:


  • Pension
  • Hybrid work mode
  • Overtime allowance
  • Progression opportunity
  • Supportive work environment

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week


Benefits:


  • Flexitime
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lichfield, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Support Work: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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