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Imagine mentoring and support; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services company in Gloucester is seeking Support Workers to assist young people aged 12-17 in a residential setting. Successful candidates must have experience with vulnerable children, excellent support skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. The role requires flexibility in working hours, including overnight and weekends, and offers competitive pay with training and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Free meals

28 days holiday per year

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Casual dress

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience of working with vulnerable children.
• Full driving licence and proof of business insurance.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily tasks.
• Promote independence and safeguarding.
• Work effectively in a team and alone.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent record keeping

Excellent organization skills

Patient and kind

Adaptable and flexible

Engagement with children and families

Education

Level 4 qualification in working with children and families

Job description

Overview

Imagine Mentoring and Support Ltd are looking to grow our dedicated staffing team to support the young people that we work with in our Residential children's home, working with children ages 12-17. Support Workers are required to work within the Gloucestershire area. We promote a positive and supportive working culture and are an equal opportunities employer committed to making a positive difference in children, families, and young people's lives. We are looking to recruit candidates who have at least two years' experience of working with vulnerable children and who are committed to providing excellent support to the children and families that we work with. Successful candidates must have a kind, caring and patient attitude and be committed to promoting the safeguarding and independence of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities / Skills

• Working as part of a staffing team and wider partnership with other relevant professionals
• Providing support both in the home and the community
• Promoting independence
• Risk assessment
• Safeguarding young people
• Key working
• Making clear records

Individual Qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent record keeping
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent recording skills
• Patient, kind, caring but able to set boundaries
• Willingness to be adaptable and flexible
• Able to engage effectively with children, young people, and their families
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Able to work on a rota basis, overnight and weekend shifts essential
• Able to participate in activities with the young people
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to undertake development opportunities and training

Role

• Willingness to work in the home
• Must be flexible
• Be able to work a 24hr shift with a sleep in
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment and alone
• Must be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Must be willing to promote an excellent quality of support to children and young people
• Must be willing to contribute to a nurturing and homely environment
• Willingness to support families with independence skills
• Must be able to participate in supporting young people with daily tasks (e.g., budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, activities)
• Must be able to work in partnership with other agencies (e.g., social workers, youth support workers)
• Must be able to record and report daily activities and escalate concerns appropriately
• Must be able to adhere to policies and procedures
• Must have a full driving licence and be willing to access business insurance

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Free meals
• 28 days holiday per year - pro rata
• Full training package provided
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking at the home
• Casual dress

Qualifications

• The candidate must have or be willing to work towards a Level 4 qualification in working with children and families
• The candidate must have at least two years' previous experience of safeguarding and working with vulnerable children
• The candidate must have a full driving licence and be willing to provide proof of business insurance
• The candidate must have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; if portable, can be used via the update service
• The candidate must be able to provide two satisfactory references
• The candidate must be willing to work overnight and some weekend shifts
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to promoting equality, non-discrimination and anti-oppressive practice
• The candidate must be willing to promote the independence and safety of all the families, children, and young people that we work with

Equal Opportunity

Imagine Mentoring and Support are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to the safer recruitment process and successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to complete a full application form. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent. Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Day shift, Night shift

Application Questions

• Do you mind using your car in connection with the business, if so do you have business use on your policy or would you be willing to obtain this?
• Are your details held on the Children’s Barring Service, preventing you working with children?
• Have you read about the role shift patterns in the job description and can you commit to these?
• Are you over 21 years of age?

Work Location

Work Location: In person