Afternoon / Evening Children & Young People Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ammanford is hiring Young People & Children Support Workers for part-time evening shifts. This role focuses on supporting individuals after school and providing consistent care, ensuring their development and integration into the community. Applicants must have a full driving license and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Understanding of children's rights and ability to advocate for them.
• Flexibility in providing support based on individual needs.
• Commitment to improving the lives of children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to engage in community activities.
• Assist with personal care and day-to-day assistance.
• Develop person-centered plans and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Knowledge of children's rights

Crisis management skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and patience

Education

Training in supporting children exposed to ACEs

Job description

Overview

We are hiring Young People & Children Support Workers in Ammanford to work evenings supporting individuals within the community. Regular evening work, tell us the days you can work! Part time hours available. Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community and work flexible hours late afternoon / evening? We’re welcoming passionate, caring individuals to join our team as Young People & Children Support Workers in Llanelli. Flexible shifts from 2 hours – 6 hours. This rewarding role focuses on evening shifts, offering you the chance to provide consistent support to children and young people after school, helping them develop and thrive within their communities. By working with the same individuals each week, you’ll build meaningful relationships with both them and their families, making a lasting impact on their lives. Depending on your availability you could support from one young person a week up to six or seven. A Full Driving licence, access to a car and business use is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to access and engage in community activities and services.
• Helping individuals participate in hobbies, interests, or recreational activities that enhance their quality of life.
• Assisting individuals in working towards personal goals through tailored support plans.
• Encouraging development and learning through activities; for children, this may include play-based learning.
• Offering personal care and day-to-day assistance where required.
• Providing a compassionate and safe approach to ensure individuals feel respected and supported.
• This role is for evening and weekend staff.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Providing Individual Support and Advocacy: Provide tailored support to children and adults, recognizing their unique pathways and needs.
• Advocate for children's and adults best interests, ensuring their voices are included in the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of services.
• Develop and implement person-centered plans focused on goal setting and outcome monitoring.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maximize delivery and individual success.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes the inclusion and active participation of children and adults.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination among all involved agencies.
• Community Engagement and Social Activities: Take children and adults out into the community and attend social events to enhance their social skills and integration.
• Create opportunities for children and adults to participate in community groups and activities across various localities.
• Utilize community assets and resources to promote personalized and outcome-focused activities.

Education, Training and Specialised Skills

• Training to meet the unique needs of children and young people, particularly those exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Develop and implement clear communication plans to support children in expressing their views and wishes.
• Document and adhere to guidance from professionals within personal plans, ensuring responsiveness to indicators of discomfort or distress in children.
• Specialized training in supporting children exposed to ACEs and the NEST framework.

Complex Care Duties

• Provide personal care, including medication administration, meal preparation, and moving and handling tasks (including the use of hoists, steadies, and wheelchairs).
• Manage challenging behaviors effectively and empathetically.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and understanding of children's rights with experience in advocating for children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and community groups.
• Strong crisis management skills and flexibility in providing support.
• Familiarity with community assets and capacity-building.
• Specialized training in supporting children exposed to ACEs and the NEST framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and adults.

Additional Requirements

• Must undergo and maintain relevant certifications and training.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle with the ability to travel within the locality as required.
• Understand that, although the role is predominantly support, it may involve personal care and manual handling when required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract