Support Worker
2 months ago
£11.45–£13 hourly
Part-time
Ilford
JOB PURPOSE:
• To deliver a high-quality service for semi-independent accommodation and support to
young people aged 16 plus who are preparing to leave the care of the local authorities.
• To support young people to develop independent living skills through keywork, goal setting
and outcome focused activities.
• Working with young people with varying emotional and behavioural needs.
• Responsible for promoting a positive, safe and homely environment for all young people
within the care of Eleven D’s.
• To act as a role model to all young people placed at Eleven D’s.
• Ensure all records and daily logs are completed and maintained fully up to date.
• To work in accordance with Eleven D’s Mission statement, values, policies and procedures.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managing young people living in semi-independent accommodation.
• Responsible for structuring key work sessions consistent with an independent placement
agreement (IPA) and ant care / support plans.
• Develop a structured programme of key work sessions based upon the young person’s
individual support needs and focused on developing their self-confidence, resilience and
self-esteem and independence.
• Complete full induction of new residents and support the young person in settling within
the community and accessing local resources.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of each young person and that safeguarding
procedures are followed throughout their care at Eleven D’s.
• Maintain the confidentiality of young people and report any concerns regarding the young
person’s welfare, missing episodes etc to your line manager once the Emergency Duty Team
(EDT) and police have been contacted if needs be.
• Assist the young person to engage with everyday living and develop skills where necessary
by supporting their identified needs.
• Provide support to young people with budgeting money, grocery shopping and administer
a weekly subsistence allowance.
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• Encourage and support young people in accessing education, employment or training as
well as supporting them with the application process.
• Encourage the young person to engage and take part in positive activities within the
community, building on relationships and developing social networks.
• Maintain accurate records, files, log keeping and all other required paperwork and
administrative requirements.
• Maintain petty cash and receipts for each expenditure.
• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the Home, reporting all repair issues and
ensuring the environment is always welcoming for the young people.
• You will be responsible to carry out daily / weekly Health and Safety checks within the
building. You must record and report any repair work or damage to the property to ensure it
is kept to a high standard.
• Promote safe, consistent and understandable boundaries with young people in
conjunction with a 'Young Person’s Agreement’, Support Plan and House Rules.
• Prepare detailed high-quality monthly progress reports regarding each young person’s
progress which is submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.
• Work in partnership with social workers other agencies and to encourage and support the
young people to attend meetings with other professionals.
• Attend admission and planning meetings, and attend Looked after Children Reviews
ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in team meetings and training sessions as and
when required.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in structured supervision sessions at least once a
month.
