YPSA Support Worker

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Oxford is seeking a dedicated individual for a role within the Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service. This position involves providing intensive support to young people aged 16 to 18 who are in care, focusing on creating personalized plans to aid their transition to independent living. Candidates should be motivated and experienced in creating safe environments. The role requires flexibility to work shifts including weekends. Competitive benefits are offered, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Great learning and training opportunities

Increased pay for unsociable hours

Up to 33 days holiday p.a.

Employee Assistance programme

Membership of local government pension scheme

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16 to 18 in supported accommodation.
• Ability to work a shift pattern including weekends and evenings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive supported housing for young people in care.
• Create individual plans for transitions to independent living.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Experience creating safe environments

Motivation and enthusiasm

Job description

The Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service is an in-house provider within Oxfordshire County Council. You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service registers under the new Ofsted supported housing regulations.

Main duties of the job

The service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living. The role requires you to work a shift pattern over a seven-day period inclusive of weekends and bank holidays. The shift pattern includes days and evenings.

About us

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team who have experience of creating safe environments and opportunities for young people to reach their best potential.

Job responsibilities

About Us

The Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service is an in-house provider within Oxfordshire County Council. You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service registers under the new Ofsted supported housing regulations.

About the Role

The service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living.

The role requires you to work a shift pattern over a seven-day period inclusive of weekends and bank holidays. The shift pattern includes days and evenings.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team who have experience of creating safe environments and opportunities for young people to reach their best potential.

Rewards and benefits

• Great learning and training opportunities to support your ongoing development
• Increased pay for unsociable hours and sleep ins
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a.
• Employee Assistance programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the local government contribution pension scheme.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.