YPSA SUPPORT WORKER

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council seeks a motivated individual to join their Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service. This role focuses on providing young people with safe environments and transitional support, promoting their best potential as they prepare for independent living. The council values diversity and offers numerous training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great learning and training opportunities

Increased pay for unsociable hours

Up to 33 days holiday

Employee Assistance programme

Membership of pension scheme

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience creating opportunities for young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people aged 16 to 18 on their transition to independent living.
• Create individual plans for those requiring additional support.

Skills

Experience with young people

Creating safe environments

Job description

About Us

The Young PersonsSupported 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 Ofstedsupported housing regulations

About the Role

The service provides intensivesupported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to createindividual plans for those requiring additionalsupport for their transition towardsindependent living

About You

We are looking for a motivated andenthusiastic 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 tosupport 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 wellbeingsupport
• Membership of the local government contribution pension scheme.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel

Ourcommitment 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.

Ourcommitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfident 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 alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitment to:
Safeguarding

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

Ourcommitment to:
Flexible Working

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

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