social worker Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
Job description
Job description
The Amber Foundation offers supported accommodation to homeless, unemployed and disadvantaged young people (aged 18 to 30) who are facing multiple disadvantage including lack of training, education and employment, addiction and substance misuse problems, mental health difficulties and may have been involved in crime and offending behaviour.
This role is based in Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5NG
We deliver a full-time and residential employability and well-being programme to young people designed to support them into independent accommodation and employment, training or education by the end of their stay.
We are looking to recruit Youth Support Worker(s) to cover a variety of shifts and flexible working patterns on a contracted or casual basis including weekends (days and nights), and weekdays shifts (night shifts). This role has a flexible range of shifts. You will be working in a team covering the centre over 24 hours split between night staff and day staff.
The role of the Youth Support worker is to work proactively, creatively and effectively alongside our young people to develop their skills and strengths and help them to gain the confidence they need to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will be expected to work on a group and one-to-one basis with our residents and offer informal support, advice and guidance. As a Youth Support Worker you will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the centre by providing consistency and reliability. This will involve recording incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues, completing domestic and operational tasks and sharing information with relevant colleagues. You will also undertake housing management and health and safety-related tasks as required.
The safe recruitment of staff in Amber is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our centres. Amber is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in its care. As an employer, Amber expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is Amber’s responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in its care. All applicants will need to evidence their suitability to work with children and young people.
Department/Location – Dorking, RH5 5NG
Responsible to - Senior Team Leader and Service Manager
Hourly rate of £10.89 + £40 sleep in allowance (night shifts only)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crawley, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
