Weekend Residential Youth Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Assist Care Team Ltd

Position:Weekend Residential Youth Support Worker

Salary:£13.00 per hour

Job Types: Part-time

Location:Northampton NN1 3JF

PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS NOT A HEALTH CARE ROLE

To join a team offering leaving care services for young people aged 16 to 18. To support young people’s transition to adulthood and development into independent living . To provide appropriate advice, assistance and support to enable them to meet their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model, working closely with them and supporting them to address their difficulties and achieve their full potential.

Hours; SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8am- 8pm.

24 hours per week.

You will be required to work Bank Holidays that fall on your normal working day.

This job is on a self employed basis.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

● To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within Assist Care Teams strategic and operational framework, policies and procedures.

● To make sure the young people are in by the set curfew.

● Liaise with EDT and the Police (where appropriate) if the young person is not home on time.

● To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which young people can feel safe, secure and free from harm.

● To develop positive and trusting relationships with young people providing advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate

● To explore the consequences of both acceptable and unacceptable behaviour to enable young people to make reasoned decisions over their actions.

● To support young people in practical matters relating to independent living e.g. (cooking, cleaning, hygiene etc.)

● To build positive relationships with young people to enable their engagement with the project to achieve successful outcomes.

● Attend and engage in briefings, de-briefings and team meetings as required.

● Attend regular supervision and Performance Management and Development Scheme meetings with the Support Manager.

● To comply with and implement Assist Care Team policies and procedures.

● Undertake training in line with the Assist Care Teams staff development policies and complete induction and basic training within agreed timescales.

● Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future

● Encouraging the young person to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network

● To deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (daily feedback, support sessions, accident book, incident forms, risk assessments etc.)

● To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in the establishment

● The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

TEAMWORK

● Being aware of the aims and objectives of Assist Care Team and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them

● Attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them

● Actively contributing to the development of the team

● Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers

● Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with Assist Cares Team Staff Development Policy

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

● Receiving training appropriate to the role and maintaining an up to date training profile

● Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of financial records appropriate to the duties of the post

● 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

● This post requires the holder be flexible and will sometimes mean working outside the normal contracted hours (with prior agreement).

● 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.

● In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Support Manager.

● To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of Assist Care Team such as cleaning and maintenance in order to develop and maintain service delivery.

● You must have the right to work in the UK.

● *We do not have any sponsorship opportunities available

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Assist Care Team supports Equal Opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy. Assist Care Team is committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we employ staff to the way we deliver services. It is a central responsibility of members, managers and employees of Assist Care Team to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.

DISCLOSURE BARRING SERVICE (DBS)

Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Assist Care Team. We expect employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable the organisation to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring an enhanced DBS check. It is a contractual requirement for you to complete a DBS form as requested by Assist Care Team and provide evidence to support the application. You must sign up to and maintain registration with the DBS Update Service and allow the Company to retain a copy of the disclosure certificate within your personnel file.

Failure to disclose any caution, reprimand or conviction which is later identified on your DBS check may result in disciplinary action, suspension or dismissal. In line with the requirements of the Update Service you will be required to maintain your personal information. Assist Care Team will review your DBS record periodically to identify any changes in circumstances that may be detrimental to your employment.

Please note that additional information referring to the check is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

It will be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

BENEFITS

● Store discount

● Access to Health and Wellbeing programme

● Private healthcare after 5 year service

● Company events

● Casual dress, uniform available if preferred

● Annual leave

● Supplied with equipment to carry out the role- phone, laptop

For more information about our organisation please visit www.assistcareteam.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

● Casual dress

● Company events

● Health & wellbeing programme

● Referral programme

● Store discount

Licence/Certification:

● Health and Social Care Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

● United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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