Senior Support Worker (Hull, Doncaster and Sheffield Region)
About us…
Upwards Care Solutions operate registered support accommodation provisions across the UK. The homes can accommodate young people aged 16-25 years old who require support to transition into their adulthood with success and confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and empowering environment for our young people to prepare them for their adult life. We are a very supportive and friendly organisation which is growing quickly, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our company.
Pay & Benefits:
£12.31 per hour.
24 hours per week Monday-Sunday, this would include one weekend per month. You will also have a 30-minute unpaid break each day.
QCF LEVEL 4 Health & Social care (Qualifying period / probation period successfully completed)
Company Pension Scheme.
Standard annual Leave entitlement + Bank Holidays
Disclaimer
We are NOT able to process applications from international candidates who do not have a right to work in the UK and are not currently living in the country. We also do not offer sponsorship.
About the role…
As a Senior Support Worker, you will work directly with the allocations Team Leader in supporting a small group of homes within the supported accommodation service we provide to young people. You’ll ensure your team provides an exceptional experience by consistently monitoring and assessing performance, assisting with ongoing training, and keeping team morale high as well as undertaking the support role described further on in this document.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinating a team of colleagues to ensure they consistently deliver outstanding service to our young people.
* Monitoring team performance and providing constructive feedback.
* Inducting new support workers and helping them to settle in and support them.
* Setting team rotas, managing absences, and coordinating holiday leave.
* Leading by example, setting targets, and motivating team members.
* Ensuring service standards remain high and continually looking for ways to improve.
* Making sure the team always adheres to policies and procedures.
* To follow and adhere to the supported accommodation regulations including the quality standards.
* To have great understanding of the SCIFF and continue ongoing support for the Registered Service Manager for each service we provide.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To provide and maintain a high level of support in a nurturing environment in which young people feel safe and secure in their home.
2. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them help and support when needed.
3. Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
4. Positive behaviour support when directly working with young people who have emotional behavioural difficulties. De-escalation skills are required and must follow procedures in place for support.
5. Ensuring that each young people’s pathway plan is followed and completing their independent living programme.
6. Supporting, guiding and assisting young people with cooking, cleaning, making appointments, attending education, training and employment. Allowing them to grow into their adulthood with a good understanding.
7. To act as an advocate/keyworker if professionals meetings are needed.
8. Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress Inspirations Upwards support workers who are live in.
9. To cover and support mandatory breaks within each service.
10. Directly support young people with daily tasks.
11. Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential.
12. Enjoy sharing experiences and memories with young people going on activities in the community and within the home.
13. Providing support for young people in their education, training and employment, this may also mean supporting them with studying at times if requested.
14. Keeping accurate records and providing them with key worker sessions and allow young people to maintain control over their independence.
15. Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future.
General Responsibilities:
1. Attending young people meetings (professional and house), parents’ evenings and any other relevant meetings required.
2. Driving company vehicles (current driving licence holders subject to procedures).
3. Supporting young people to appointments until they feel confident to go alone.
4. Receiving training appropriate to the role and maintaining an up-to-date training profile.
5. Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of daily record keeping as per company policies.
6. Responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies.
Special Conditions:
1. This post requires the holder to do flexible working hours/shift work as and when required.
2. This post is to support multiple homes covering mandatory breaks for the “live in” support workers who lone work in the homes.
3. On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered. This may also include cover in emergency measure.
4. In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered service Manager.
5. To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Home such as decorating, gardening to develop and maintain service delivery.
6. This post requires the holder to always have a clear enhanced DBS check.
7. This may include overseas checks and police checks may be required for visa purposes. Changes to personal circumstances which may affect this must be notified to your line manager immediately. The initial checks will be funded by the company and at no cost to the employee.
To work as part of a team:
1. Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home's statement of purposes and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
2. Attending/chairing team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them.
3. Actively contributing to the development of the team by supporting staff in areas they require development.
4. Working directly with your team leader in achieving positive leadership within each service.
5. Receiving and storing information to improve communication.
6. Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
7. Being aware of young people’s support plans, risk assessments, independent living programme and support for colleagues by maintaining consistency in the execution of those plans.
8. Executing audits if requested.
9. Providing informal practical and emotional support to colleagues experiencing difficulties.
10. Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions.
11. Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern (Whistleblowing).
12. Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
If you are interested in this position, please feel free to contact our HR department on:
Tel: 0161 510 5200 | Email: Recruitment@upwardscaresolutions.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.31 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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