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Job description

As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc. You will work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas ensuring all health and safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for a number of young people in the project, providing emotional and practical support.
• Working through support plans to ensure that the needs of the young people are met.
• Review plans and goals to encourage the young person to live a life that they choose and reach their goals and work towards positive outcomes.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure that the young person is safe and has everything that they need.
• Support young people to learn independent life skills, eg. cooking, cleaning, household shopping and budgeting.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either a paid or voluntary capacity.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.