Young People Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - NelCare - North and East London Care Ltd

Description

Job description


Pay:
£1900 - £3200 per month


Min


Hours:
2 Day Shifts & 3 Sleeping Night Shifts per Week


Max

Hours:
4 Day Shifts & 4 Sleeping Night Shifts per Week


Locations:
North East London (Enfield & Ilford)


Start Date:
May 2023


Min


Requirements:

• Valid DBS dated in past 12 months
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification
• Relevant professional experience working with children / Care Leavers aged 161
• Night and weekend availability are essential

Benefits of working with NelCare include:

• Monthly Pay
• Paid via PAYE
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Level 3 & 5 Diplomas (upon completion of probation)
• Monthly Supervisions and 24/7 Support from Senior Staff

Description:

Would you like to make a difference in Young Peoples' lives? Are you looking to develop your own abilities both technical and practical?

NelCare are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to work with 16-18 year old male Care Leavers.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential to buld a professional rapport with the Young People and support them in achieving their independence.

There are also opportunities to develop into the role of a Manager with greater responsibilities and benefits.


Core Duties and Responsibilities _(Full Job Description attached)_

• Monitor, support, and advise a small group of Young People within a lone working setting.
• You will typically work with children who are Asylum Seekers, Young Offenders, YP struggling with mental health difficulties, and those with minor learning difficulties.
• You will also be expected to complete 1:1 lifeskills work with the young people and escorting to appointments when necessary.
• Daily Logs, Monthly Reports, and Incident Reports
• Regular monthly supervision by a qualified and experienced social worker
• All daily logs and reporting on an easy to use bespoke IT system
• Cleaning communal areas
• Senior managers regularly visit and are available 24 hours a day for support and advice.
• Consultation available upon request
• Cover arranged for the houses if you are asked to escort young people for appointments.
• Shifts are allocated Monthly based on your availability provided a month in advance. Although fixed shift patterns are preferred.

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Day Shifts are 8am - 7pm:

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  Night Shifts (sleep-in) are 7pm
• 8am _(Sleeping Hours are 12-7am)_

About NelCare
We have 4 locations based in Enfield and Ilford.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is self-motivated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of our young people.

This is an ideal role for somebody who enjoys working in a varied and fast paced environment where you can have a positive input and treat the role as your own.

The company is going through a period of development and we want people to join our teams with a view to grow with us.

Our next two locations will be in the Ilford and Hertfordshire areas.

We consider all different backgrounds and experience.

All of our houses are based within Enfield and Ilford, transport is not necessary however with our expansion a vehicle would have its advantages.