Salary: £13.00 – £15.00 Per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Work location: Ilford, England
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose:
- To deliver a high-quality service for semi-independent accommodation and support to
- young people aged 16 plus who are preparing to leave the care of the local authorities.
- To support young people to develop independent living skills through keywork, goal setting
- and outcome focused activities.
- Working with young people with varying emotional and behavioural needs.
- Responsible for promoting a positive, safe and homely environment for all young people
- within the care of Eleven D’s.
- To act as a role model to all young people placed at Eleven D’s.
- Ensure all records and daily logs are completed and maintained fully up to date.
- To work in accordance with Eleven D’s Mission statement, values, policies and procedures.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Managing young people living in semi-independent accommodation.
- Responsible for structuring key work sessions consistent with an independent placement
- agreement (IPA) and ant care / support plans.
- Develop a structured programme of key work sessions based upon the young person’s
- individual support needs and focused on developing their self-confidence, resilience and
- self-esteem and independence.
- Complete full induction of new residents and support the young person in settling within
- the community and accessing local resources.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of each young person and that safeguarding
- procedures are followed throughout their care at Eleven D’s.
- Maintain the confidentiality of young people and report any concerns regarding the young
- person’s welfare, missing episodes etc to your line manager once the Emergency Duty Team
- (EDT) and police have been contacted if needs be.
- Assist the young person to engage with everyday living and develop skills where necessary
- by supporting their identified needs.
- Provide support to young people with budgeting money, grocery shopping and administer a weekly subsistence allowance.
- Encourage and support young people in accessing education, employment or training as
- well as supporting them with the application process.
- Encourage the young person to engage and take part in positive activities within the
- community, building on relationships and developing social networks.
- Maintain accurate records, files, log keeping and all other required paperwork and
- administrative requirements.
- Maintain petty cash and receipts for each expenditure.
- To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the Home, reporting all repair issues and
- ensuring the environment is always welcoming for the young people.
- You will be responsible to carry out daily / weekly Health and Safety checks within the
- building. You must record and report any repair work or damage to the property to ensure it
- is kept to a high standard.
- Promote safe, consistent and understandable boundaries with young people in
- conjunction with a ‘Young Person’s Agreement’, Support Plan and House Rules.
- Prepare detailed high-quality monthly progress reports regarding each young person’s
- progress which is submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.
- Work in partnership with social workers other agencies and to encourage and support the
- young people to attend meetings with other professionals.
- Attend admission and planning meetings, and attend Looked after Children Reviews
- ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed.
- Mandatory attendance and participation in team meetings and training sessions as and
- when required.
- Mandatory attendance and participation in structured supervision sessions at least once a month.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!