Support Worker Oxford, England
Job description
We provide supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-25, to enable them to gain independent living skills and to secure employment or education. We also support them on an emotional and practical level in their day-to day lives.
We are currently looking for a caring and committed staff who have relevant experience to work within small shared home settings. Preference will be given to candidates who have direct experience of working with LAC/UASC/careleavers in a residential or supported housing setting.
Your duties will be:
- To form caring, respectful and professional relationships with young people.
- To contribute to the holistic assessment of the young person’s needs including writing and updating support plans and comprehensive risk assessments to identify any protection issues.
- To work within the Outcomes Star framework (training will be given)
- To assist young people in completing actions as identified in their support plan/risk assessment (i.e. help with claiming benefits, dealing with tenancy issues, finding employment training or education, registering with GP, Dentist, optician etc).
- To provide emotional and practical support to young people in their daily lives and any issues which may arise.
- To work through the ‘Get Ready for Adult Life’ programme with young people and complete practical tasks with them where necessary (e.g. cooking, shopping, facilitate group activities).
- To deliver services within a solution-focussed brief therapy approach (training will be given) and act as a positive role model for young people.
- To address wider support needs and encourage opportunities for personal development and achievement within The Every Child Matters outcomes framework.
- To accompany young people on visits in the community or visit at their home address on a regular basis
- To assist young people in making timely benefits claims and to monitor/intervene in ongoing claims as needed
- To support young people in making asylum claims/attending Home Office appointments.
We are offering: Hours. Mon - Fri 10 -2pm. Some flexibility is required to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the young people at the time. We also have bank positions and 8 hour shifts (am /pm/ Sleep ins) coming available.
You will be joining a friendly and progressive company who believes in professionalism at all levels of operations. You will be offered regular training and supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to join new service provision in the Oxford area and have a chance to grow with the company.
Do you have:
- Over 1 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a supported housing setting? Essential
- A relevant social care qualification or training e.g. NVQ Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 3 or equivalent? Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the difficulties facing young people who are vulnerable and in need of supported housing. Essential
We are able to offer work sponsorship for the right candidate.
To apply: Please attach an up-to-date CV and answer the screening questions.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £11.25-£12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow relevant government guidelines in our properties and supply relevant PPE.
Application question(s):
- Do you possess an NVQ3 or equivalent in working with children and young people?
- Are you flexible in being available to work very occasional evening and weekends?
Experience:
- working with vulnerable young people: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SW/OXF 08/23
Expected start date: 11/09/2023
