Young People Outreach Support Worker #12305831

Semester.co.uk; Doncaster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering young people leaving care. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential support and guidance to vulnerable individuals, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need. As a Young People Leaving Care Support Worker, you'll be at the forefront of making a positive impact in their lives, assisting with transportation, conducting needs assessments, and facilitating connections with support services. With flexible hours and the potential for a temp-to-perm placement, this is a fantastic chance to develop your skills in a meaningful way while working within a well-respected company in the sector.

Qualifications

• Essential experience supporting young people and families in a similar setting.
• NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers in delivering support services to vulnerable young people.
• Conduct assessments and provide ongoing monitoring and support.

Skills

Support for young people

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

High standard of general education

Tools

IT packages

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 permanent placement.

£14.50 an hour and 40p mileage.

This is a great opportunity to join a very well-established company that has supported young people for many years – a true market leader in this sector, providing high spec, good quality provisions for young people.

Experience: Supporting young people and their families.

Requirements:

1. Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.
2. Hours are between 9-5 Monday to Friday; flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people, but the position also offers you flexibility.
3. A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS.
4. Essential experience of working within a similar setting; preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. High standard of general education.
2. Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
3. Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the provision of support for vulnerable people (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To assist the Young Person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of 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. Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs.
4. Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users.
5. Assist in welfare and NHS issues.
6. Preparation of reports.
7. Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
8. Maintain regular contact with Service Users.
9. Inform Service Users of support groups.
10. Assist Move-On of Service Users.
2. To accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users.
3. To prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed.
4. To provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed.
5. To effectively use IT packages to support the work of the company.
6. To work effectively and cooperatively across multi-disciplinary teams.
7. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients, and Company.
8. To pro-actively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company.
9. To report any housing issues to the Services Department and to assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects.
10. To undertake On-Call duties as directed.
11. To participate, where required, in office reception duties.