Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Passionate Youth Support Worker wanted! Join our team to make a positive impact on young lives. Responsibilities include mentoring, fostering a safe environment, and facilitating skill development. Apply now to be a catalyst for positive change!
At Shift Employment our aim is to provide support to vulnerable young people so they can gain the life and social skills necessary for them to obtain and maintain independence when enter into adulthood. We do this by ensuring young people work with fully qualified staff who will support them in running looking after their property, engaging with education, training and employment and meeting all other support needs, tailored to each young person.
HoursMonday-Friday and Weekends Early shift 8am-2pm
Late shift 2pm-8pm Long day 8am-8pm.
Sleeping Night 8pm-8am
(Overtime available)
Essential Skills Required
Excellent standard of written and spoken English.Computer literate – Microsoft 365
Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills
Good time management skills
Confident and competent in supporting clients with challenging behaviour
Desirable other skills
NVQ (QCF) Level 3 or above in Social and Health Care or Equivalent.Full driving license
2 years experience of working with vulnerable young people
Duties
Provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive home for the individuals we support; Ensure that the rights of our young persons are always protected and respected: Support young persons to actively contribute to the running of their home.
Assist young persons to present themselves as valued members of the local community.Engage in and assist in organising social and leisure activities with young persons.
Introduce young persons to a range of facilities and amenities in the local neighbourhood and wider community and assist them in accessing all relevant services.
Assist young persons to maintain and develop a range of relationships within the community including friends, neighbours and other social contact.
Liaise with other professionals on behalf of the individuals we support; Register and maintain contact with a wide range of outside professionals including but not limited to Local Authorities, General Practitioners, Dentists, Opticians, Therapists, Solicitors, etc.
Work in a professional manner with all professionals you may come into contact with during day-to-day operations.
Keep records and participate in administrative tasks; Complete written and typed records, forms and reports for each service user assigned to you accurately and honestly through Log my Care our online young persons care portal.Assist and participate in a wide range of administrative tasks necessary for the smooth running of the service.
Update self with priority need care plans on a regular basis for all young persons
Assist in health and safety assessments, follow health and safety procedures and participate in fire drills and audits.
Report any maintenance and repair tasks in the house, to the Service Manager/Team LeaderFollow the company’s health and safety policies and procedures as instructed by Manager.
Attend staff meetings, development programmes, training courses, seminars and workshops as required and organised by Shift employment
Be an active member of the team; Demonstrate flexibility to work shifts including weekends and nights across a number of propertiesYou must be able to work independently without supervision utlising down time to complete mandatory training and review/update care plans, report and other relevant information on young persons’ files.
Liaise and coordinate with other team members to provide a cohesive, high quality service.
Be supportive and respectful to service users, their families, colleagues and visitors.
Pay and benefits£12.21- £15 per hr dependant on experience years and qualifications
Free DBS check and Update Service subscription.Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including online modules, shadow shifts and local induction period.
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
Reward and recognition – vouchers for outstanding work and contribution
Email : sheila.chingono@myshifts.work to receive application form