Youth Support worker

Dream Big Independent Living; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Support Worker to assist young care leavers aged 16-25. This role involves supporting their transition to independent living, helping with budgeting, health services, and personal development. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and strong communication skills. Competitive rates and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime

DBS payment provided

Ongoing training and support

Competitive rates

Qualifications

• Experience with young people aged 16-25 in similar supportive roles.
• Ability to engage positively with young people.
• Honesty, reliability, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop financial management skills.
• Maintain records of daily activities and prepare progress reports.
• Assist young people in securing job applications and benefits.

Skills

Experience working with challenging young people

Verbal communication skills

Self organisation

Empathy and listening skills

Job description

Overview

Dream Big Independent Living supports young people towards independent living through supported accommodation. As a Support Worker you would be providing support for young care leavers aged 16 - 25 and helping them reach their full potential.

We believe that every child has the right to dream big and be supported into a successful transition from childhood to adulthood regardless of their social - economic background, social disadvantages or circumstances. We believe young people are most likely to reach their full potential when treated with dignity & respect in a home environment with support and emotional warmth.

Responsibilities

• Engage in key work sessions based upon the young person\'s individual support needs
• Support young people to develop budgeting and financial management of their weekly allowance to develop cooking skills, weekly shopping etc.
• Support young people to developing routines and boundaries - address challenging behaviour in a non-confrontational and nurturing manner.
• Support young people with registering with GP, other health services, registering and attending with education / training and apprenticeship.
• Maintain a record of all daily activities and maintain log book and visitor\'s book at the property whilst on duty.
• Prepare high standard monthly progress reports regarding the young person\'s progress.
• Support with preparations towards independent living - securing job/apprenticeship, apply for benefits, complete housing application etc.
• Accompany young people to attend appointments and activities where necessary until they develop their own independent skills.
• Ensure boundaries, home rules and curfews are adhered to at the placement by young people.
• Remind and encourage young people to keep their rooms tidy and clean, also clean common areas clean after use.
• General administrative tasks - emails, maintaining telephone communication, filing and record keeping.
• Focus on developing their self confidence and esteem through therapeutic practices (Therapeutic training will be given to all support workers)

Qualifications & Experience

• Have experience in working with challenging young people.
• Must have experience working with young people aged 16 to 25 years old in similar supportive role either in residential units or within the community.
• Be able to identify areas where our young people can be better supported.
• Have good verbal communication skill / English language skills to engage with young people, challenge them where necessary and have a natural flair to communicate and engage with young people.
• Be able to work as part of the team - following management directions and be able to seek management advice where necessary., Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach.
• Sense of humour.
• Self organisation.
• Sensitive and reflective.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to assess risks.

Benefits

• Opportunity for overtime
• We\'ll pay for your DBS
• Ongoing TRAINING and support
• Great competitive rates