Job description

Experienced Support Worker required for an established Semi-Independent Living provision for 16–18-year-olds in Hornsey, North London.

Job Specification

• Ability to work independently (lone working).
• Ability to work daytimes, wake nights and weekends.
• Contribute towards the provision of a secure, stable, supportive environment for young people which encourages them to make the transition from living in care to living independently.
• Complete administrative tasks such as reports, maintaining records and ensuring they are available when required.
• To conduct one to one sessions as part of the young persons needs led care plans.
• Act as a good role model for young people in the house and offer good advice, guidance and assistance when needed.
• To work in a multi-agency environment through liaising with health, education, police and children's services.
• Ensure smooth running of the provision through consolidating and following relevant policies and procedures.
• Experience of working with young people in a care setting or youth provision.
• Relevant educational background and being motivated to learn and continuously improve knowledge base.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective Team Working skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Willingness to take part in training and development.

As this position will involve working closely with vulnerable young people, successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS.

If you are interested in this position then please forward us your CV.

To find out more about our organisation please visit www.myplacehomes.uk

Job Types: Part Time

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £880.00 per month

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: One location