Support Worker days and nights (Driver Prefferred)
20 hours ago
Sunderland
Zero hour contracts available Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. To actively promote the rights of the young people with a varied age range, provide them with quality support in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. This will entail the ability to work within Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance framework and may include undertaking delegated responsibilities for designated tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information is also important. Support the young people who may displaying challenging behaviours from past trauma to be accepted within society through positive encouragement, engagement and pathways to achieve their potential. 1. Working with support providers and local authorities, supporting young people in their care., 2. Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes, 3. To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each person, 4. Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the people that will promote their sense of security, 5. Provide firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions, 6. Ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents including self - harm, 7. Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle, healthy choices and positive options, 8. Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks, 9. To organise and participate in group activities and group holidays, 10. To assist in the provision/preparation of meals in the home if required, 11. To assist and support Young People through the process of leaving supported living, 12. Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment, 13. Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People, 15. To work as a member of a team, ensuring that the reception, ongoing support and discharge of Young People is undertaken in accordance with the statutory framework and policies & procedures of the organisation, 17. To work closely and in co-operation with support workers, social work staff, specialists and other professional agencies in accordance with the role and function of the home. To develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with families and other agencies., 18. To support less experienced staff from time to time as part of their programme of induction to the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures, 19. Undertake sleep in duties as appropriate, 20. Make positive use of supervision by senior staff, 21. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme, 23. To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports and maintain files as required by the organisation’s policies and procedures, 24. Compile reports, including Review, Progress and Incident reports, 25. Adhere to appropriate guidelines and procedures, 26. To receive complaints in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation, 27. To undertake financial management and recording of day to day petty cash maintenance in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, 28. To carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, 29. All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation, 30. To participate in alternating shift pattern • Casual dress, • Company pension, • young persons: 1 year (required)