Cornerstones Job Description Do you wish to make a difference to a young persons life? Cornerstones Group are expanding their organisation and looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals to join the growing business. You will be working with young people aged 16-18 years old at our homes around Derby City and Derbyshire. Candidates must have relevant experience working with this age group. The role of a Support Worker involves supporting and helping the young people achieve their potential by building positive family and peer relationships, providing emotional support and encouraging the young person to achieve their highest outcomes, whilst meeting the young peoples daily needs. Working hours are Monday - Friday at £600/ week. Benefits Flexible work hours with workplace autonomy Opportunities to maximise your hours with overnight and weekend shifts Job training opportunities and your contributions are valued Job Description SERVICE USERS Promote the development of the young people Protect young people from threats to their health, welfare and normal development, both from inside and outside the home. Understand and implement all safeguarding related policies Ensure that key stages in the stay of young people such as admission and discharge are properly managed and reflect decisions recorded in care plans Ensure that young people facing particular crises and stresses are offered appropriate additional support Ensure that young people are responsible for their own lives, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility As a support worker, participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual support plans and engaging young people in learning Contribute to and complete risk assessment regarding clients when necessary Support and deliver our Education Programme (life skills programme) Support and deliver our Health & Wellbeing Programme Support our clients with transport when required COMMUNITY Use the community as a means of support and social learning for the young people Encourage, and where possible ensure, that our clients respect others in the community Build positive relationships with community members, ensuring that the privacy of the clients is not affected INTER-AGENCY WORKING Develop and maintain good working relationships with family members where appropriate, social workers, education staff and other professionals with a concern for the young persons needs Offer support where necessary to staff on site at other Cornerstones Ensure constructive and positive communication and negotiation with referring agencies regarding young people STANDARDS OF PRACTICE Ensure that practice is anti-discriminatory and ensure specific needs are met where appropriate such as dietary requirements, religious observance and culturally significant activities Ensure compliance with the Childrens Act 1989/ 2004 and associated regulations Read, comply and keep up to date with Cornerstones policy and protocols Ensure regular communication with Line Manager and Director including attendance at individual supervision and team meetings. Attendance at and completion of induction, training sessions related to the role of support worker Complete health and safety checks and cleaning tasks as set out within the projects daily plans Complete training and subsequently administer medication in compliance to policy when required Recognising development opportunities for each young person and using creative and inclusive approaches to support young people's development Improving young peoples' aspirations through 1:1 key work sessions and liaising with external agencies Adhering to policies and procedures to safeguard young people from harm and abuse Promoting a safe environment for young people and staff Managing challenging behaviour and difficult situations and improving young people's well being Updating confidential records Person Specification Essential At least 1 year experience working with children or young people Reliability, compassion, and empathy Good communication and computer skills Self-motivation and enthusiasm Positive and non-judgmental value base Ability to demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity to colleagues, service users and all external personnel A knowledge of the Children Act (1989) and subsequent relevant legislation Ability to represent the organization to outside bodies and those within local communities Demonstration of a commitment to supporting and motivating young people Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with young people Ability to work within a team Ability to manage issues relating to health and safety Willingness to manage household tasks Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins - including weekends and bank holidays Experience of working with children or young people Good standard of written and verbal English Highly motivated, adaptable and able to work under their own initiative Desirable Relevant NVQ Level 3 Training or similar qualification Knowledge of health and safety requirements An understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the provision of semi-independent accommodation and social care for care leavers Experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a supported housing setting Ability to show leadership skills Ability to write reports and contribute to support plans Requirements Send us your CV including your contact details for review and we will send you an application form to complete and return. Cornerstones operates a Safer Recruitment Policy and all Successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check. All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving Licence. We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary reference checks and enhanced DBS.