Youth Support Worker – Safe Housing & Independence

HTR Care Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Good transport links

Full induction and training

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to develop within the健康?健康

Job summary

HTR Care Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker for our supported accommodation service in the UK. You will provide practical support, guidance and a safe environment for vulnerable young people, working with individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

You will help with daily routines, independence, appointments and activities, maintain accurate records and collaborate with social workers and healthcare professionals on a rota-based schedule, including sleep-ins where

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ UK health and social care experience
• Right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
• Availability to work full-time on a rota basis
• No restriction limiting working hours to 20 hours per week
• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to remain calm, professional and reliable under pressure

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for young people
• Supporting young people in line with their individual needs, support plans and risk assessments
• Helping young people build independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Supporting access to appointments, education, community services and activities
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and safe decision-making
• Maintaining accurate daily notes, case records, incident forms and reports
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
• Working professionally with colleagues, social workers, healthcare professionals and other external agencies
• Supporting the smooth running of shifts, including sleep-in shifts or waking nights where required
• Assisting with household duties and maintaining a clean, safe living environment
• Following company policies, Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR and safeguarding requirements
• Attending staff meetings, supervision and training when required
• Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies and challenging situations
• Maintaining professional boundaries and acting as a positive role model

Skills

Strong communication

Record-keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional boundaries

Teamwork

Compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

HTR Care Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker for our supported accommodation service in the UK. You will provide practical support, guidance and a safe environment for vulnerable young people, working with individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

You will help with daily routines, independence, appointments and activities, maintain accurate records and collaborate with social workers and healthcare professionals on a rota-based schedule, including sleep-ins where