Young People Outreach Support Worker

Semester.co.uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of care for young people as a Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals. This ongoing position offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. You'll assist social workers, conduct assessments, and provide essential support while maintaining confidentiality and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar setting is essential.
• Willingness to undertake further training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in delivering services to young people.
• Conduct assessments and provide ongoing support to service users.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of service users.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce

High standard of general education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Young People Leaving Care Support Worker – Doncaster

Outreach – hours are between 9 and 5, between 20-30 hours a week, flexible and ongoing.

This is a long-term temporary position; however, there is no end date if you are subscribed to the update service and have a short notice period. A quick start is possible through a temp-to-perm placement.

£15 + 40p mileage per hour.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has supported young people for many years – a true market leader in this sector. The provisions for young people are of high quality.

Experience supporting young people and their families.

Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.

Hours are between 9-5, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people, but the position also offers flexibility for the worker.

Our client is a leading provider of care to children and young people in the area, currently recruiting for a Support Worker on a permanent basis.

A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS.

This role involves supporting families and vulnerable young people.

It is essential that you have experience working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements

High standard of general education.

Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for providing support to vulnerable people (service users) for the company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist the young person’s allocated social worker in delivering the service.
   1. Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
   2. Conduct welcome and induction for young people.
   3. Perform ongoing assessments of service users’ needs.
   4. Provide ongoing support and monitoring of service users.
   5. Assist with welfare and NHS issues.
   6. Prepare reports.
   7. Arrange appointments with partner agencies.
   8. Maintain regular contact with service users.
   9. Inform service users of support groups.
   10. Assist with move-on processes for service users.
2. Accurately record, create, maintain, and update electronic records of service users.
3. Prepare for and attend meetings as required.
4. Provide mediation to service users as required or directed.
5. Use IT packages effectively to support work.
6. Work cooperatively across multidisciplinary teams.
7. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding service users, clients, and the company.
8. Assist in the development of company policies and procedures.
9. Report housing issues to the services department and assist in resolving defects.
10. Undertake on-call duties as directed.
11. Participate in office reception duties as required.