Young persons residential support worker

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a support worker to create a safe environment for young people. Key responsibilities include organizing activities, providing support to service users, and maintaining documentation. This role offers a contract with flexible hours, benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Membership of Westfield Health Scheme

5 Weeks annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a driving licence.
• Must adhere to Cherrytree’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support keyworkers with day-to-day running of the project.
• Help organise and facilitate group activities.
• Keep accurate records and maintain case notes.

Skills

Support and advise service users

Organise and facilitate group activities

Flexible

Education

DBS check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Category

Social Care

Organisation

Cherrytree Support Services Ltd

Job Description

Main Objectives

To work as part of a team creating a supportive and safe environment for young people living on the project and helping to equip them with the skills, competencies and mind-set they need to live independently or with further support.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day running of the project

• To support keyworkers with the day to day running of the project.
• To update case notes, complete incident reports, logs and emails where applicable.
• Support and advise service users, working closely with keyworkers and making referrals to other organisations where appropriate.
• To refer to Cherrytree’s counselling service.

Group Work

• To help organise and facilitate group activities, both within the project or off site, such as cooking, shopping, craft, sport or activities lead by the young people.
• Consulting with the young people on the project, you will be expected to take the lead in planning events.
• Researching and planning activities for the future.
• Working within a variable budget and negotiating prices.
• Sourcing free activities.
• It is desirable to have a driving licence to be able to drive the company vehicle.

General

• To adhere to Cherrytree’s policies and procedures.
• To use Cherrytree’s IT systems including Outlook and Microsoft Office.

Keep accurate records and case notes of the residents’ day to day activity.

• Adhere to Cherrytree’s Health and Safety policy, being mindful of your own safety and that of colleagues and service users at all times.
• To be flexible.
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings.
• To ensure that all safeguarding issues are reported appropriately and in line with Cherrytree’s policies and procedures within Safeguarding protocols.
• To attend training relevant to the post.
• Undertake a DBS check.
• Take responsibility for your own personal development in the job.
• Cherrytree works within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE).Applicants will be expected to work within a PIE framework.

Diversity

• Adhere to Cherrytree’s Equality and Diversity Policy and play a key role in its successful implementation.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Location

Sheffield

£22,713.60 per annum

Type of Contract

Contract

Hours

35 hours on a 4 week rota shift pattern including days and nights (sleep in) and lone working

Pension contributionMembership of Westfield Health Scheme5 Weeks annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

Closing Date

22-06-2025

How to Apply

For an application form and job description please email: Emily Nichols at the following email address: [e-mail]

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