Support Worker - Supported Accomodation

Support Worker - Supported Accomodation Southampton, England

Sportfit Support Services Ltd
Full Time Southampton, England 28795 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Would you like the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

We are looking for exceptional people to join our friendly team in the Southampton area who can act as a positive adult role model to the young people we support. Sportfit support young people post 16 in supported accommodation who can display challenging behaviour, and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

About the Role

You will support in the running of the home including cooking, cleaning, and finances. You will provide a safe environment to support, guide and advise our young people to develop their social, emotional and physical well-being and ways of dealing with their behaviours that challenge.

The position is on a fixed two-week rolling pattern, that includes lone working long day shifts, sleep ins and weekends – averaging 42.5hrs a week and 3 sleeps ins.

What experience or qualifications would I need?

  • Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification is desirable; however, training will be available.
  • Experience of supporting vulnerable young people within a supported accommodation environment, or similar youth worker experience.
  • You will be compassionate, resilient, committed to being a positive role model and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
  • Flexible and able to work a rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods and sleep ins.

Why work for us?

  • Commitment to high-quality support, training and continued professional development.
  • Fully funded, professional training provided - Diploma Level 4 for all support workers.
  • Readily available overtime.
  • Be part of a supportive staff group with a focus on teamwork, employee well-being and engagement.
  • Competitive salary
  • High-quality homes, NO agency staff.
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • Health Cash Back Scheme on everyday health costs – dentist, opticians, prescriptions
  • Enhanced DBS covered.
  • Discretionary employee
  • Recommend-a-friend - up to £500
  • Access to inhouse counselling team

Sportfit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

Sportfit are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications only suitable applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,795.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Physical setting:

  • Live-in

Shift:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Support Worker - Supported Accomodation
Sportfit Support Services Ltd

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