Young People Support Worker

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Young People Support Worker to support vulnerable 16-21 year olds in a supported living service in North/North West London. You will assess needs, develop person-centred care plans and safeguard welfare.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Residential Childcare, or a relevant degree, plus a DBS update, 1 year UK residential experience, right to work in the UK and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• DBS check within the last 12 months.
• At least 1 year UK experience with young people in residential settings.
• Valid right to work in the UK.
• Good level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assess practical and emotional needs and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver services to residents while safeguarding their welfare.
• Work with other professionals to coordinate support.
• Maintain daily logs and data records.
• Provide life skills coaching to help residents live independently.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Relevant Bachelor's Degree (Social Work / Youth Studies)

Job description

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are looking for a Young People Support Worker support worker who can work with young people in a supported living service. The work is based within North/North West London, and the ideal worker will have an extensive background dealing with vulnerable 16-21 year olds who have diverse needs such as challenging behaviour, mental health and emotional needs.

As a Young People Support Worker you will need to Have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Residential Childcare or Relevant Bachelors Degree (or Higher) e.g Social Work, Youth Studies.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assess practical and emotional needs, developing care plans that outline the required care and support in a person-centred approach.
• Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the delivery of services to children and young people in the home, in such a way that safeguards and promotes their welfare.
• Collate data statistics and undertake administrative duties as well as completing daily logs.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that the individual gets the support they need.
• Accompany residents in meetings with other agencies and health professionals as well as liaising with other support workers, social workers, YOs
• Work with residents' families to help them to support the young person in the most effective possible way.
• Train residents with life skills to enable young people to live to the best of their potentials.
• Provide emotional and practical support as well as listen to their problems and concerns.
• Assist with domestic tasks such as cooking, washing and shopping as well advising residents on practical issues.
• To undertake the role of link worker for one or more young people. This involves providing regular linkwork sessions, supervising/planning the spending of their allowances, taking a lead role in the assessment of the young person and co-ordinating information from a variety of sources, and informing and implementing the Child in Care planning processes.

You Must Have:

• Hold a valid DBS on the update service (Conducted in the last 12 months)
• Must have at least 1 year UK experience with young adults/young people within a residential setting
• Valid right to work documents
• Have a good level of English (written & verbal) skills