Support worker for young people with mild mental health complexities Ilford, England
Job description
Do you have patience, empathy, resilience and want to be part of making a positive difference to young people and their lives? This is an opportunity for a new career in a new field. No experience is necessary as full training will be given.
As a support worker will involve you working closely with young people in care with you putting them at the center of everything you do. Your day to day role will require you to support them in all aspects of their lives such as educational pursuits, hobbies and activities.
You will act as a cooperate parent for the children in your care, striving to support them to reach their full potential.
This is a great opportunity to continue or begin your career in care, working as part of a team committed to helping young people with varied and complex needs including mild mental health and complex emotional behaviours.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a setting where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where young people are listened to, respected, and valued. They are at the heart of everything we do.
Your role will involve accompanying the children to health appointments, activities such as shopping, complete relevant documentation, undertake key worker sessions, undertake household tasks, administer medication, record and report writing and meeting health needs.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for caring, compassionate, resilient candidates who are able to commit to a high pressured environment and can work well as part of a team.
Our young people will need you to have a high level of commttment, resillance, understanding and empathetic. Any experience in working with young people, mental health or with people who have complex emotional behaviours would be a great advantage but not essential.
We are looking for candidates who share our vision and values and who can provide a safe and nurturing environment for our young people. You will be calm, engaging and will do all you can to support the young people to reach their full potential.
You will be working with young people aged 16+ in a residential setting.
You will be qualified to or willing to work towards your NVQ3 in care. You will also require an enhanced DBS. The cost of this will be met by the employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
