Residential Support Worker - Harrow, United Kingdom - Upkeep Care

Upkeep Care

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Harrow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

UK Applicants only, and must have full right to work

You would be required to work block shifts with potential sleep ins (£40 a night)

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

Salary:
£11.85 per hour

Benefits: