Job Description

Job description and Person Specification for Evening Support worker



Job Title:

Evening Support Worker

Reports to:

Support Services Team Lead

Working Hours:

1 position is for 15 hrs per week (3 evenings)
across Monday - Sunday, worked between 6.00 pm - 11.00 pm.

This position is for 3 evenings per week, over a seven-day period, on a rota basis.

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Week 2 - Monday, Saturday and Sunday

Salary:

25,000 pro rata

Bridge for Young People



Bridge for Young People provides a home and support to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or who are homeless. We have three properties in West Berkshire where we provide young people with a stable home, emotional support and practical help as they move into independence.

Job Overview



As a Evening support worker, you'll be supporting young people between the ages of 16 and 25 with practical, emotional and social skills. This will include activities with the young people.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties



Carrying out day to day support, including tasks around the home such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, going out with the young people, taking part in activities, alongside offering emotional support. Maintain a high quality of support which meets the emotional, physical, practical and social needs of service users, using a strength-based model of support. Record day to day case notes in line with charity policies and procedures. Ensure all appropriate records regarding the service users are kept up to date and securely managed and filed. Advocate for positive outcomes for service users and the charity.

All support staff are required to:



Work as part of a team Have knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures Attend staff team meetings as required Observe health and safety procedures in the houses and workplace to ensure young person's personal safety as well as your own, and to safeguard the interests and safety of all using/working/visiting the houses and organisation Undertake Mental Health First Aid Training, plus Mandatory Training as required Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to business improvement Play a part in helping to progress the project and support the information gathering and research processes to support further growth of the charity and support service Work flexibly to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities as appropriate, in order to respond to changing business priorities and operations to ensure the needs of the young people and business objectives are met.
The needs of our Young People vary in level of complexity, and it is important to the charity that there is support for all the support team. The following professional support is available to all support workers:

Clinical Supervision with a professional psychologist or counsellor Regular 1-1 meetings and wellbeing check-ins with Support Services Manager Reflective practice and team meetings Training and development Access to Centrepoint resources.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are liable to change to meet the needs of the business. The Support Services Manager will discuss and agree any significant changes that arise.

Person Specification



Essential



Eligible to live and work in the UK Full driving licence and use of vehicle with business insurance Experience working with young people Be able to work alone and self-motivate Ability to understand the needs of vulnerable young people Have empathy and compassion in dealing with people that are in a crisis An understanding of what 'professional boundaries' means, and be able to maintain this at all times Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion practices Experience of using office IT and able to communicate clearly, both verbally and written for accurate reports and records An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Desirable



A recognised relevant qualification (e.g. in social work or youth work) Experience of working in a residential setting Knowledge and understanding of support issues for vulnerable adults and care leavers, including people with behavioural difficulties, and of relevant legislation and issues Effective listening and communication skills Ability to use initiative and to prioritise and manage workload.
You will need to be flexible to respond to the needs of the organisation. Flexibility on travel within West Berkshire will be expected.

Why work for Bridge for Young People



Opportunity to develop your career

Supporting young people and making a difference

Your working environment will be based across three residential homes

Training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

Team approach of working and partnership working

Working in a strength based and holistic way of supporting young people.

To apply for this role, please apply via Indeed or email your CV to info@bfyp.org.uk.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Physical Setting:

Sheltered housing
Application question(s):

If you are currently employed and plan to continue working in another job alongside this one, will your total working hours exceed 48 hours per week? If yes, to exceeding 48 hours per week, will you have at least 11 hours rest between each working shift? Do you have a full UK driving licence and assess to a car, which can be used for business travel? Can you work the required rota outlined in the job description?
Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Week 2 - Monday, Saturday and Sunday

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WE001

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3282855
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Newbury, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned