Residential Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Upkeep Care
Description
Job Role:
To provide a support service to vulnerable young people and be able to identify and take appropriate actions according to their needs, in conjunction with other parties and agencies.
Working Hours:
Permanent contract: 20 hours a week minimum with overtime availabilty
Qualifications:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent related studies.
Safeguarding:
All applicants must:
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Provide two satisfactory references, one of which must be from their most recent employer.
- Read and sign the Silver Birch Care Safeguarding Statement and provide a commitment to adhere to all Silver Birch Care Policies and Procedures to safeguard the young people in their care.
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with looked after children.
Duties:
- To promote the rights and interests of the young people whilst protecting them from danger, harm, or abuse.
- To be responsible during the shift for the building, its annexe, and any other establishments for which the service has responsibility.
- To advise, support, and exchange information with other staff team members.
- To be responsible for unit financial administration during their shift, to include petty cash, activity money, young peoples' personal allowances, and other such budgets that require correct appropriation.
- To be responsible for organising and promoting the smooth running of their shifts, including sleepin shifts and waking nights.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary:
£11.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
One location
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