Support Worker
2 months ago
£12.5–£15.5 hourly
Full-time
Llanharry
Dreams and Purpose Care SUPPORT WORKER: SUPPORTED LIVING ACCOMODATION Dreams and Purpose WALES FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Dreams and Purpose are a people centred service provider for young people between the age of 16 to 18 years in a supported living accommodation based in Wales. We are seeking caring and passionate support workers with experience in working with young people to join our care and supported living accommodation. The qualified candidate will provide tailored high-quality care and support for the young people in our accommodation. Assisting them in their day-to-day task that is aimed towards their growth and successful transition to living independently. Providing support and advice to any emotional needs, managing personal goals, strong rapports, building trust, and being an ideal role model to the young people to reach their full potential. It is expected that as a support worker, you will be engaging with local authority and agencies as part of your activities in supporting the young people. And you must understand basic data protection and safeguarding as part of your role. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Rota based 12-hour shift Overtime Night shift/Sleep-ins Weekend Availability Please note that this role will be a zero-hour contract for the first 6 months' probation period before becoming a permanent role and we do not sponsor visa at this time. ESSENTIAL/ DESRIRABLE CRITERIA · Experience of working with young persons in a supported living accommodation · Satisfactory level 3 childcare qualification or at least level 2 qualification in childcare · Willing to undertake relevant training required for the position · Valid enhanced DBS, on the update service, or willing to apply for one · Accepting to work as a bank staff (zero hour) for 6 months before proceeding to a permanent role · Flexible schedule · Reliably commute or relocate before starting work · Driving would be an added advantage RESPONSIBILITIES · Engage in key work session with the young people · Compile monthly report on the development of the young people · Always keeping young people safe and secure · Support young people with GP, Optician, and any other form of registration · Report young persons to the appropriate authorities when they go missing · Prompt young people to clean their rooms and carryout weekly room checks · Help young people to understand budgeting, shopping, and cooking · Ensure all needs of the young person's care plans are met and up to date · Update daily logs · Keep accurate records/written reports for planned meetings and reviews and being available to attend · Plan summer activities with young persons · Encouraging young people to explore and integrate in local community, and expand personal social relationships JOB REQUIREMENTS · Effective communication skills with the ability to record and present information. · Effective time management · Great teamwork skills · Early morning/late evening shifts, on-call via a rota system. Various weekends and bank holidays when required. Sleeping-in duties are also required for which there would be an additional payment · Report to the line manager of any breech of safeguarding policies, health and safety incidents and accidents and child protection policies and procedures · To work under the Data Protection Act, ensuring strict confidentiality in all areas of work · Undertake any necessary training relevant to the position · Carryout any other requirements as assigned by the manager WHAT YOU WILL BENEFIT · Opportunity for career development and promotion, specialisation and further training to key positions · Competitive pay · Casual dressing · Flexible work rotas that support a healthy work and balance life · Equality employer Please note that this position is subject to enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references Job Type: Bank (zero hour) to Permanent role
