Young People Outreach Support Worker #12306646

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people and their families. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in care. You will be responsible for providing support, conducting assessments, and maintaining communication with Service Users. The company prides itself on its high-quality provisions and is looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference. If you have a caring nature and a commitment to supporting young people, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people and their families is essential.
• Willingness to undertake further training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers in delivering services to young people.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and provide support to Service Users.
• Maintain electronic records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Supporting young people

Communication skills

Empathy

IT skills

Education

High standard of general education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)

Tools

Electronic record-keeping software

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.

£15 + 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. High spec, good quality provisions for young people.

Experience: Supporting young people and their families.

Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.

Hours: 9-5 Monday to Friday, flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people, but the position also offers you flexibility.

Our client is a leading provider of care to children and young people in the area and they are 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.

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.
2. Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
3. Conduct welcome and induction for Young people.
4. Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs.
5. Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users.
6. Assist in welfare and NHS issues.
7. Preparation of reports.
8. Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
9. Maintaining regular contact with Service Users.
10. Informing Service Users of support groups.
11. Assist Move-On of Service Users.
12. To accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users.
13. To prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed.
14. To provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed.
15. To effectively use IT packages to support the work of the company.
16. To work effectively and cooperatively across multi-disciplinary teams.
17. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients, and Company.
18. To pro-actively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company.
19. To report any housing issues to the Services Department and to assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects.
20. To undertake On-Call duties as directed.
21. To participate, where required, in office reception duties.