Support Worker #12288520

#12288520

INDSEM

Due to a busy period and continued expansion throughout the North East, we are now looking for temporary and adhoc Children and Young People Support Workers.

This is to cover adhoc and emergency shifts on an ongoing basis.

Although not permanent, this work will be regular and flexible to suit you.

Please apply now if you have experience supporting Young People in Cared and / or have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or Children and Young people.

Immediate start!

This is supporting Care Leavers aged between 15-18, you will be helping to increase their independence skills.

It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/ Requirements

High standard of general education.

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care - Children and young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Current full driving licence with business Insurance

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the provision of Support for Vulnerable People (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist the Young person's allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service.

a) Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans

b) Conduct welcome and induction for Young people

c) Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs

d) Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users

e) Assist in welfare and NHS issues

f) Preparation of reports

g) Arrange appointments with various partner agencies

h) Maintaining regular contact with Service Users

i) Informing Service Users of support groups

j) Assist Move-On of Service Users

2. To accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users.

3. To prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed.

4. To provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed.

5. To effectively use IT packages to support the work of the company.

6. To work effectively and cooperatively across multi disciplinary teams.

7. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients and Company.

8. To pro-actively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company.

9. To report any housing issues to the Services Department and to assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects.

10. To undertake On-Call duties as directed.

11. To participate, where required, in office reception duties.

12. Prepared to work with service users on a 1/1 basis or supporting groups of 3 young people 24/7 where sleep in shifts are required

13. Able to show flexibility to cover all offices across the company as and when required