Support Worker

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation dedicated to providing safe, high-quality accommodation for young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for a permanent Support Worker in the Newham area at a 24/7 supported accommodation provides support to young people aged 16-17 years who are in care.

• 36 hours per week

• Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

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Shifts

long (09:00 - 21:00) and waking nights (21:00 - 09:00)

• Permanent

• £27,705.60 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people on their journey towards independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on, consistent support to 16-17-year-olds in our residential provision

• Support young people to develop essential life skills (cooking, budgeting, self-care, tenancy management)

• Complete risk assessments

• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour and emotional crises

• Working collaboratively with multi agencies to ensure safeguarding at all times

• Maintaining accurate, detailed records using our digital case management system

• Writing clear, professional keywork notes, logs and monthly reports

• Liaising with external agencies, social workers and other professionals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 1 year of experience working with young people aged 16-17 in a care, residential or supported housing setting

• A genuine, demonstrable passion for working with care-experienced young people

• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and the challenges facing young people leaving care

• Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management systems

• Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Children Workforce) - or willingness to apply

• Current Safeguarding certification - or willingness to complete upon appointment

DESIRABLE

• NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or equivalent

• Experience working in a 24/7 residential setting

• Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Leavers Act and relevant legislation

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK

• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.