Young People Support Worker
Northumberland
£32,000 - £56,000 per annum
Are you looking to make a difference to young people's lives?
Are you enthusiastic?
Looking for a challenge?
Love working in an environment where no two days are the same?
BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE BELOW:
- Work 4 days on and have 4 days off
- Travel to Gloucestershire for 4 days training (Accommodation will be provided along with breakfast and lunch)
- Manual Car Driver
Tasks and Duties:- Aligned to the young person's individual care plan, via a person-centred approach, you'll provide personalised care and support including assisting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation, and other personal care tasks.
- Managing conflict by engaging in positive approaches to challenging behaviour.
- Identifying and mitigating risk on a daily basis for everyone including the young person.
- Coaching and mentoring to achieve better outcomes with the YP.
- Stakeholder communication with family contacts, local authorities, emergency services, education providers and more.
- Report writing, daily reports & incident report forms ABCs and Service User Recording System - Mentor.
- Adherence to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Ensure all information and/or intelligence specific to the young person is treated with discretion and the appropriate sensitivity.
- Ensure all your activities fall in-line within the regulations and code of conduct set by The Care Quality Commission.
- Adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA).
- Carry out vehicle safety checks and driving the young person to appointments, activities etc.
Person Specification:- Capable of applying conflict resolution and risk management skills in a caregiving setting.
- Proficient in identifying potential risks and taking appropriate preventive actions.
- Experienced in handling conflicts and challenging behaviour professionally and effectively.
- Passionate about coaching and mentoring others.
- Takes positive steps to support YPs in achieving their goals and aspirations.
- Provides guidance and support to other members of the care team.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Willingness to undergo training for skill and knowledge development.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
Knowledge/Experience:- Experience within a care setting (can be professional or through lived experience).
- Familiar with written administration in MS Word.
Qualifications:- Essential - Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (and/or be willing to complete within 12 months).
- First Aid Qualification is desirable but will be trained.
- Full UK Manual driving license.
Please apply with your CV via the apply button.