Key Worker - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Quaywest Housing

Description

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Job Title:
Key Worker


Department/Location:
Nationwide


Reports to:
Placement Manager


Job summary
Quay West Group is an organization that contracts staff to provide integral support to at
risk children. We require dedicated staff that will ensure that young people progress and develop to their full potential.

Staff will endeavor to create a relaxed atmosphere based on trust and honesty, which will complement the young people's confidence and self-worth.

We intend to support the development of young people so that they can have a fair opportunity in their adult life.

Furthermore, we also intend to provide them emotional support for any trauma and to address any safeguarding that pertains to the well-being of the young person.

Safeguarding

• Exercise your responsibility for duty of care.
• Be alert to indicators or signs of abuse and neglect and report any concerns immediately to the appropriate line of management.
• Always follow the company's policy and guidance on safeguarding

Independent living program

• Support, Mentor YPs with their educational, training and employment needs
• Support YPs in gaining and developing domestic skills.
• Promote social inclusion which allow YPs to develop their confidence and improve their social skills by participating in relationship building activities and key work sessions.
• Support the YPs create a budget plan.
• To create consistent reports and ensure all records are kept accurate and up to date.

Reporting

• Staff is expected to complete daily and weekly reports.
• Staff is expected to contact the relevant professionals.
• Staff is expected to report misconduct to management.
• Staff is expected to report safeguarding concerns.

Service delivery

• Uphold YPs dignity and respect and ensure files and records are kept accurate and up to date.
• The placement must be kept clean, and staff is to maintain it daily.
• Any concerns about the property must be addressed to management.
• Always exercise your duty of care to the YP

Hours of work:
Live in (9am

• 9pm + Sleep In)

Salary Range:
From £720+ (Weekly)

Personal Specification

Essential

Desirable
Documentation
CV

Current DBS

Right to work in the UK

NI document

Proof of address

Proof of ID

Driver's license
Qualifications & Training
Either qualified of working towards a NVQ 3 children or adults care qualification or equivalent

BTEC Health & social Care, Manual Handling, Fire & Safety training, First Aid, Safeguarding adults and children, Undergraduate Degree,
Experience
Experience in a professional workforce.

Experience health and social care sector
Qualities and Attitude
Positive attitude, willing to mentor and develop others.

Must be committed to your role and responsibilities.

Willing to do ongoing trainings.

Willingness to learn and commit to regular trainings.

Mentoring and Leadership skills
Product Knowledge

N/A
Prepared by

Name:
Dorothy Lawrence


Signature:
D Lawrence


Date:
27/04/2023


Title and/or Department:
HR Manager (QuayWest Group)


Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£680.00-£740.00 per week


Benefits:

• Company events
• Matching gift scheme
• Onsite parking

Physical setting:

• Livein

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Supported Living: 1 year (preferred)


Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person