Young Persons Support Worker - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Limitless Homes and Support

Description

Job Title:
Young Persons Support Worker


Job Ref:
YPSW7


Hours:
Avg. 42 hours per week. 12-hour days. 7am-7pm. 4 days on 4 days off rota


Salary:
£24,500 to £25,500 with annual performance bonus.


Holidays: 20 days (inc. bank holidays) per annum


Term:
Permanent


Location:
Rotherham, South Yorkshire


Employee Benefits

• Financial Bonus for successful completion of probationary period
• Paid Training and Induction
• Free Parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Company Pension
• A comfortable home from home working environment
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• 12month advance rota
• Annual performance bonus

Limitless Homes and Support is an organisation that is committed to providing support and accommodation to young people aged 16-25 years old, making the transition from dependent to independent living.

Limitless provide a stimulating, homely and caring environment for young people, helping them to stay and feel safe, be healthy and enjoy life, realise their ambitions, and most importantly preparing them for independence.

Limitless work with young people to acquire the skills they need to live successfully within their own accommodation.

Limitless offer a different approach when supporting young people in the home.

Our homes are developed and set up in a way that represents family living; there are routines, boundaries and rules to follow however, the staff team are recruited to their ability and skills to be compassionate, supportive, nurturing and fair.

Mealtimes are representative of those within a family home, the team and young people are encouraged to eat together where ever possible; social events include everyone and are planned by the young people; Birthdays and religious events are celebrated and young people are encouraged to socialise with friends and family in the home where this has been agreed and deemed appropriate by social care.

As a young person's Support Worker, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks (this list is not exhaustive):

• Inspire young people to achieve their aspirations
• Provide young people a guiding hand and support to enable them to live independently
• Encourage and promote selfadvocacy and/or advocate on behalf of the young person
• Carry out the role of 'support worker' for individual young people including associated tasks and completion of regular reports and review of relevant plans and assessments.
• Engage in the day to day running of the home including planning and participating in activities, provision of meals and all engagement required by the young people.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of individual support plans, risk assessments and daily case note records
• Organise and take part in outings and inhouse activities
• Ensure thoroughly planned and consistent support packages are provided, working in partnership with others to ensure a consistent and planned approach is taken
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance and security of the building, including fire prevention
• Develop and maintain close links with the local community, voluntary organisations, voluntary helpers, police, social care, CAMHS and any other relevant professionals
• Visit young people in their own homes, providing a floating support service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential
Understanding of the challenges and experiences of children and young people who have been involved with social care

• Demonstrate the ability to be compassionate, supportive, nurturing and fair
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident manner
• Highly motivated, with enthusiasm and determination
• Good computer and administration skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative, but also work well as part of a small team
• Own transport and business insurance due to travelling required during office hours
• Committed to the company and young people; we are a unique team who all value one another and the young people we work with. The highest standards are expected at all times.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 standard, preferably in Child and Adult Workforce
• Have the confidence and ability to lone work in our young peoples homes

Desirable
Two years' experience of working in a similar role

• Knowledge of Looked After Children and Leaving Care standards and requirements
• Knowledge of working within Ofsted standards

You will require an Enhanced DBS check which the company will arrange.

You will be over 21 years of age and have the use of own car with business insurance.


References:

For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£24,500.00-£25,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Onsite parking

Shift:

• 12