Dream Big Independent Living supports young people towards independent living through supported accommodation.
As a Support Worker you would be providing support for young care leavers aged 16 - 25 and helping them reach their full potential.
We believe that every child has the right to dream big and be supported into a successful transition from childhood to adulthood regardless of their social - economic background, social disadvantages or circumstances. We believe young people are most likely to reach their full potential when treated with dignity & respect in a home environment with support and emotional warmth.
Support worker role:
- Engage in key work sessions based upon the young person’s individual support needs
-Support young people to develop budgeting and financial management of their weekly allowance to develop cooking skills, weekly shopping etc.
-Support young people to developing routines and boundaries - address challenging behaviour in a non-confrontational and nurturing manner.
-Support young people with registering with GP, other health services, registering and attending with education / training and apprenticeship.
-Maintain a record of all daily activities and maintain log book and visitor’s book at the property whilst on duty.
-Prepare high standard monthly progress reports regarding the young person’s progress.
-Support with preparations towards independent living - securing job/apprenticeship, apply for benefits, complete housing application etc.
-Accompany young people to attend appointments and activities where necessary until they develop their own independent skills.
-Ensure boundaries, home rules and curfews are adhered to at the placement by young people.
-Remind and encourage young people to keep their rooms tidy and clean, also clean common areas clean after use.
-General administrative tasks - emails, maintaining telephone communication, filing and record keeping.
- Focus on developing their self confidence and esteem through therapeutic practices ( Therapeutic training will be given to all support workers)
Requirements:
-Have experience in working with challenging young people.
-Must have experience working with young people aged 16 to 25 years old in similar supportive role either in residential units or within the community.
-Be able to identify areas where our young people can be better supported.
-Have good verbal communication skill / English language skills to engage with young people, challenge them where necessary and have a natural flair to communicate and engage with young people.
-Be able to work as part of the team - following management directions and be able to seek management advice where necessary.
BENEFITS TO WORKING WITH US:
Opportunity for overtime
We’ll pay for your DBS
Ongoing TRAINING and support
Great competitive rates
Needed Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care, Youth Offending or within education
Personal attributes we expect:
-Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach.
-Sense of humour.
-Self organisation.
-Sensitive and reflective.
-Honesty and reliability.
-Ability to listen and empathise.
-Ability to assess risks.
Work Location: One location - Stoke on Trent
Shifts available:
- Morning
- Full day
- Sleeping Nights
- Weekends
Working Options Available:
Full Time
Part-time
Pay: £11.50- £12.50 per hour