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Client:
Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd
Location:
Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
20.02.2025
Expiry Date:
06.04.2025
Job Description:
Do you want to get into the world of social care with a reputable, values-based organisation? Would you like to make a real difference in the community?
Would you like to work for a company who:
* Has official “Great Places to Work” endorsement?
* Will offer you enhanced annual leave?
* Has a standard shorter than average working week for the same money?
* Truly invests in their colleague’s wellbeing (not just free fruit)?
Yes? Then please read on …
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team at Branching Out Newark as a Young Person’s Support Worker. You’ll be able to develop your skills and experience with us as we provide all the training you need to excel in the role.
The Role
Branching Out Newark, commissioned by Nottingham County Council, offers a quality strengths-based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through our doors.
Branching Out needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help us mentor and lead future generations.
You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of our locations in Newark:
* Kings Road (NG24 1EW)
* Orchard Way (NG24 3LU)
The role will include but is not limited to:
* Supporting service users/tenants to express themselves and make informed choices and decisions about their lives in a way that respects their dignity and rights.
* Devise and implement individual care and/or support plans with risk assessments that are not risk averse, which may include:
o Supporting service users to live as independently as possible
o Accessing work, education or training
o Enjoying leisure time, activities and cultural beliefs in the community
o Key work named service users
o Assist in the delivery of support to service users who may present behavioural challenges.
“Helping a person see their life change and playing a part in that progress is so rewarding” - NCHA colleague.
What we are looking for
Are you confident and resilient with previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you.
We are looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding of the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and its effects. If you've worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you.
Our team plays a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training, Branching Out does it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services.
Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge; your patient and assertive nature will ensure this doesn’t escalate and that there are positive outcomes consistently.
There’s still time for fun though, as you will also support and encourage activities such as sports, crafts, and social events.
Working Hours
Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7 day rota. Our service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 – 15:30 or 14:30 – 22:00. There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which our night enhancement rates will apply.
All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.
USEFUL TOP TIPS:
* You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
* All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
* View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Role Profile to complete your application – show us why you are suitable!
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