About The Role
To actively promote the rights of young people aged between 16 - 18 years and provide them with quality support in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization. Assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. This will entail the ability to work within an Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance framework and may include undertaking delegated responsibilities for designated tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information is also important. Support young people who may display challenging behaviors from past trauma to be accepted within society through positive encouragement, engagement, and pathways to achieve their potential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People
1. Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to supported living provisions.
2. Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes.
3. Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each person.
4. Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships that promote their sense of security.
5. Provide firm, consistent, and fair boundaries in respect of their behavior and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions.
6. Ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents, including self-harm.
7. Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle, healthy choices, and positive options.
8. Assist young people in the development and sustaining of positive social networks.
9. Organize and participate in group activities and group holidays.
10. Assist in the provision/preparation of meals in the home if required.
11. Support young people through the process of leaving supported living.
12. Encourage young people to develop their full educational and vocational attainment.
13. Observe and assess the behavior of young people.
14. Engage in and supervise day-to-day support practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each young person.
15. Plan for and prepare young people for admission or discharge, including professional negotiations to ensure that the young person transfers to a stable environment.
Team Membership
1. Work as a member of a team, ensuring that the reception, ongoing support, and discharge of young people is undertaken in accordance with the statutory framework and policies & procedures of the organization.
2. Attend and contribute to staff meetings; participate and collaborate with other staff in the provision of support to enable the development of the home.
3. Work closely and in cooperation with support workers, social work staff, specialists, and other professional agencies in accordance with the role and function of the home. Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with families and other agencies.
4. Support less experienced staff as part of their induction program in conjunction with the organization’s policies and procedures.
5. Undertake sleep-in duties as appropriate.
6. Make positive use of supervision by senior staff.
7. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme.
8. Show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development as agreed within supervision and appraisal sessions.
Administrative
1. Undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports and maintain files as required by the organization’s policies and procedures.
2. Compile reports, including Review, Progress, and Incident reports.
3. Adhere to appropriate guidelines and procedures.
4. Receive complaints in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization.
5. Undertake financial management and recording of day-to-day petty cash maintenance in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
6. Carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
7. All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization.
8. Participate in alternating shift patterns.
9. Ensure timesheets are submitted in a timely manner to payroll, along with all other expenditure approved by the home manager.
Job Incentives:
* Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets.
* Same day GP appointments.
* Face-to-face professional independent counselling service.
We also offer:
* 5.5 weeks holiday per year.
* Pension.
* Access to further qualifications.
* Ability to progress in the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
Most Desirable Qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Social Care (0-18 year olds); no further NVQ required.
Next Desirable Qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care (requires completing 3 units of Residential Care level three NVQ).
No Qualifications:
Full level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (17 Units).
* 6 months experience in a relevant field is desirable but not essential as in-house training will be provided.
* Transferable Adults and Children's DBS is desirable but not essential.
If you are looking to find a job where you can really make a difference – and perhaps start an exciting new journey in your own life – apply today!
Any issues applying please call 0191-4358557 or send CV to Tracey.leech@forevercare.org.uk
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