My Options - Senior Support Worker Supported Accommodation

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Wake Night Senior Support Worker in Shrewsbury. This role involves engaging with young people to help them develop independence while providing a supportive environment. Responsibilities include crisis management and relationship building. Training is provided, and candidates who wish to make a positive difference are encouraged to apply. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Expert training with paid delivery

Opportunity for career progression

Free DBS

Annual leave entitlements

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to engage young people positively.
• Creative in problem-solving and meeting needs.
• Willingness to develop personal skills for better support.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to develop independence.
• Respond calmly in crises with constructive approaches.
• Build honest, trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Creative thinking

Crisis management

Relationship building

Personal development

Job description

Overview

“Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential.”

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our young persons’ Supported Accommodation for Wake Night Senior Support Worker. Supported Accommodation locally aims to support young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Are you able to engage young people? Can you think outside the box? Are you able to remain calm in times of crisis? If yes, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people in a supportive and practical way to help them develop independence.
• Remain calm and respond effectively in crises, using clear and constructive approaches.
• Be proactive and creative, thinking beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the young people.
• Build honest, trusting, and engaging relationships with the young people and staff team.
• Contribute to continual service development by taking on board the views of the young people.

What you will receive

• Generous rates of pay
• Expert training with paid delivery, opportunities to develop skills, and a certificate for completed training
• Full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
• Opportunity to progress within the team
• Free DBS
• Refer A Friend Scheme – £150 for every friend you successfully refer
• Opportunity to join a team committed to helping people live more independent and fulfilling lives
• Annual pay increments within your grade
• 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease, health care schemes and secure savings accounts
• Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, including discounts on national attractions and discounted travel
• A truly rewarding career

Who we’re looking for

• Someone who really wants to make a positive difference
• Someone who is proactive and creative, prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the young people
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable to continually develop and improve the service, taking on board the views of the young people
• Someone who can build honest, trusting and engaging relationships with the young person and staff team
• Someone committed to personal development, for their own benefit and to benefit the young people and staff team

These qualities are more important than prior experience; full support and training will be provided.

About us

My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and provides a wide range of person-centred support to over 350 people, including vulnerable people of all ages and abilities.

We provide services including Young People’s Services, Community Activity and Wellbeing, Residential options, Community support for those living in their own or shared accommodation. Our services also include a Shared Lives Scheme and The Skills and Enterprise hub to help people develop skills and confidence as a stepping stone to work.

Application and contact

If you want to join us, please complete the online application form (CVs will not be accepted). We are committed to equality and diversity. Applicants at risk will be considered first; otherwise, other candidates will be considered if a suitable appointment is not made. For further discussion, please contact My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care Services on 01952 381317 or email [e-mail]. For more information about My Options services, visit our website at www.myoptionstelford.co.uk.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Note on benefits

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and opportunities for personal development and career progression, including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to employee assistance programme and confidential counselling

Find out more about working at Telford & Wrekin Council, including our full list of benefits. A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will require a criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

Attached documents: Senior Support Worker - Supported Accommodation.docx, Job Summary.