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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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above including English and Maths AND a minimum 6 months experience of working with children and young people aged 16 plus in a formal setting OR
• At least one year experience working with children and young people aged 16 plus in a formal setting.
• Or: A higher qualification i.e. Degree in Social Work, Teaching, Youth Work.
• Or: Relevant Child Care / Social Care qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND a minimum of 6 months’ experience of working with children.
• Day shift workers must possess a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car with class 1 business/car insurance to be able to transport service users. OR can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the job.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to work on a rota basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy