Support Worker - Oxford, United Kingdom - MB Supported Housing Ltd

Description

We provide supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-25, to enable them to gain independent living skills and to secure employment or education.

We also support them on an emotional and practical level in their day-to day lives.

We are currently looking for caring and committed people who have relevant experience to work within a small shared home setting.

Hours will be offered on a zero hours basis initially but this will increas to fixed hour contracts when more housing units come on line.

these are currently being negoatiated.


Your duties will be:

• To form caring, respectful and professional relationships with young people.
• To contribute to the holistic assessment of the young person's needs including writing and updating support plans and comprehensive risk assessments to identify any protection issues.
• To work within the Outcomes Star framework (training will be given)
• To assist young people in completing actions as identified in their support plan/risk assessment (i.e. help with claiming benefits, dealing with tenancy issues, finding employment training or education, registering with GP, Dentist, optician etc).
• To provide emotional and practical support to young people in their daily lives and any issues which may arise.
• To work through the 'Get Ready for Adult Life' programme with young people and complete practical tasks with them where necessary (e.g. cooking, shopping, facilitate group activities).
• To deliver services within a solutionfocussed brief therapy approach (training will be given) and act as a positive role model for young people.
• To address wider support needs and encourage opportunities for personal development and achievement within The Every Child Matters outcomes framework.
• To accompany young people on visits in the community or visit at their home address on a regular basis
• To assist young people in making timely benefits claims and to monitor/intervene in ongoing claims as needed
• To support young people in making asylum claims/attending Home Office appointments.

We are offering:
Hours: Flexible hours. These hours can be worked flexibly to fit around the young people's schedules. There may be a need to work evening and weekends.

You will be joining a company which is friendly and professional. You will be offered regular training and supervision.

This is an excellent opportunity to join new service provision in the Oxford area and have a chance to grow with the company.

Do you have:

• Over 1 years' experience of working with children and young people in a supported housing setting?
• A relevant social care qualification or training e.g. NVQ Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 3 or equivalent?
• Knowledge and understanding of the difficulties facing young people who are vulnerable and in need of supported housing?

To apply:
Please attach an up-to-date CV and answer the screening questions.

We look forward to hearing from you


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£11.25-£13.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Onsite parking

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow relevant government guidelines in our properties and supply relevant PPE.


Application question(s):

• Do you possess an NVQ3 or equivalent in working with children and young people?
• Are you flexible in being able to work occasional evenings or weekends for 13 hours if needed?

Experience:

- working with vulnerable young people: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
SW/OXF 1222