Support worker jobs in United Kingdom - Page 2

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. 1 • 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.

Main Purpose of Job: Right Choice Housing project aims to house and support the venerable and those with supportive needs, who may struggle with substance abuse, budgeting and re–offending and mental health. To support people with substance misuse, learning difficulties, offending issues, mental health. This job involves providing support by following the below responsibilities to ensure the quality of support provided to service users meets required standards. Hours of Work: This role will require flexibility to work on a rota-based system covering evenings and weekends, this is a zero-hour contract, you are required to do your induction on a voluntary basis. Responsible to: Reports to: Senior Support Worker Responsible for: Supporting Service Users, Following Right Choice Housing strict policy and procedures. Main Tasks of Job: 1. Look over the referrals folder and make sure it is up to date, if there are any vacancies please inform the relevant agencies, i.e. probation, and anybody else you have liaised with 2. Collect mail, record, make sure it is given out to residents as soon as possible. 3. Answer phone accordingly and take appropriate actions or record messages as necessary. 4. Admit emergency referrals, when appropriate, complete all related forms adhering to procedures. 5. Ensure new service users are aware of who their support worker will be and make sure they are aware of their responsibilities as a RCH tenant, health, safety and fire procedure. 6. Monitor and update the service users personal support plan in consultation with them. 7. Assist service users in their resettlement during their move-on from the hostel. 8. Offer advice and guidance to service users. 9. Compile reports as necessary and as required and with your manager. 10. Collect residents service charges, make a record of this and issue receipts. 11. Conduct regular inspections of all communal areas, outside areas and service users’ room as procedure. 12. Carry out minor repairs

Headway Care is currently recruiting part time Support Workers to work in our 16+ Semi Independent Provision based in Redbridge. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about supporting young people and helping them develop their independent skills. Our team provides support to young people with a range of different needs, from food shopping and cooking meals to accompanying them at college open days and job interviews. Some young people have complex needs and would require more support. At Headway Care we look to recruit staff that have a passion for helping people and who see working with children in social care as a career path. We require experience in children’s residential care or experience working with children and/ or young people. This role is lone working. One full shift will require a full 13 hours within the home and a sleep in.

Care Assistant required. All Training Provided. As a Community Care Assistant, you will be supporting our clients in their own homes with all aspects of their day-to-day living. Whether it's assistance with physical and social activities such as eating, bathing or shopping, a caring, empathetic, supportive and passionate approach to providing a high level of care and support, maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Your responsibilities will include ️Personal Care Meal Prep Assisting with Medication Shopping / Domestic calls Supporting with independence Companionships We are looking for Passionate, Caring, Respectful, and Professional individuals to join our amazing team as a Care Support worker. Excellent rates of pay, we offer a truly rewarding career within Select Care Recruitment where all staff members are encouraged for new positions within our organisation which range from senior carer, care co-ordinators, to supervisors and managers. Start your career with us today and make a difference Brentwood, Hutton and surrounding areas

Position: Youth Support Mentor Location: Camden, London Hours: 08:30 to 16:00 (Mon to Fri) TP Education is actively seeking Youth Support Mentors to assist primary school children with additional needs in the borough of Camden. This role involves providing 1 to 1 support both in and out of the classroom. Opportunities will be available primarily from November, so early registration with TP Education is encouraged to ensure readiness for after the half-term. Key Requirements: Availability: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00. Experience: Prior experience with special needs, whether personal or professional. Location: Must reside in or be able to reliably travel to the borough of Camden. Ideal Candidates Include: Youth Workers Undergraduates Care workers Health care assistants Counselors What We Offer: - A supportive and dynamic school environment. - Support from a dedicated Consultant throughout the entire process. - Opportunities for professional development. - The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with additional needs, offering both personal and professional fulfillment. If you meet the criteria and are passionate about supporting young learners, TP Education invites you to register now and prepare for a rewarding role starting ASAP.

As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role supporting the homes Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the home, using your creativity, knowledge and integrity to guide, motivate and coach our Support Workers to achieve and maintain the highest standards when delivering care to our young people. Working in a challenging environment where no two days are the same, we are seeking a resilient individual with in-depth knowledge of working with young people whose needs are often complex: building positive relationships through patience and understanding. The role requires a dynamic individual with the ability to apply their previous knowledge and experience of children’s residential service, to ensure that Family First Care Services continues to enhance the lives of our young people whilst providing a progressive environment for their team. You will be required to demonstrate practical leadership skills, expert communication and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment, whilst following all current legislations and Family First Care Services own policies and procedures. If you are an inspirational leader, able to support, motivate and develop your team and the young people within our homes we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities - Working closely with the Management team and outside - agencies to ensure the young people receive the best possible care. - Working with all levels of the Staff Team providing supervision, ongoing training and leading shifts when required. - Develop and update a range of paperwork, including Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments. - Running the home in the absence of the Registered Manager. - Build trusting and lasting relationships with young people offering them unconditional dignity and respect. - Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping. - Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young people and reviewing/recording any amendments to identified needs. - Provide encouragement to all young people to work towards achieving their goals. - Provide security and safety to young people. - Actively contributing to the development of the team. Experience or Qualifications Required - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent within Children & Young People. Willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare. - Experience working with children/young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least three years - Experience in a supervisory capacity as a Senior or Deputy Manager for at least one year. - Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to disseminate information. - Experience of leading staff and decision making in a residential setting to ensure the best care for our young people, including staff reviews, supervision and professional development. - Ability to deal with conflict/crisis situations effectively and in a therapeutic manner when managing both young people and staff. - Flexible and responsive in order to meet the needs of our young people which can change day to day. - A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others. - A strong team player. - Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements. - Resilience to keep going at difficult times and to ask for support if needed. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Computer literacy and an eye for detail. What We Offer - Salary up to £35,000 per annum - Full Time, Permanent - 28 days annual leave - Pension scheme

We are looking for residential support care worker . We are specialist providor for young adults with mild mental health problems like ADhD, Autism , personality disorder. We are looking for dedicated staff to work on pro rota basis in our residential homes . We are located in Greater Manchester

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Independent school, Graduately Developing Futures, specialising in supporting children aged 6 - 14 with SEND, SEMH and behavioural difficulties based on a 6 acre farm on the outskirts of Poole, Dorset. We are looking for an experienced Teacher to be part of our exciting journey. You will be working with groups of 2-6 students and also providing 1:1 interventions. With an outdoor education and practical learning ethos, you will have a number of resources on hand and a very supportive Senior Leadership Team, you will be part of a great team! As a Teacher you will set tasks for your students and have the support of Teaching Assistants and support workers to aid the completion of tasks set. The students will have mixed learning difficulties and many have difficulties with reading, writing and phonics, sitting still for long periods of time, understanding how to complete the work set and may need social and emotional support to feel comfortable in a learning environment. Responsibilities: Supporting SEN students Phonic teaching for all primary ages Taking additional training as required Working within a team of TA's and support staff Development and improvement of Teaching resources We are looking for a SEN Teacher that can add to our mission to engage those who are disengaged, isolated, hard to reach, disadvantaged and who have Special Educational Needs in learning interventions that will develop confidence, self-esteem, resilience and skills and experiences needed to embrace life-long learning, making sure every person feels individually valued. Students are helped to develop into confident and successful individuals, who are responsible. An ideal candidate might have or previously had experience in: Primary or secondary school sector SEN Experience Good classroom behavioural management Speech and Language Therapy Outdoor education environment Resilient Flexible Have QTS or have other relevant teaching qualifications We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.