Job Description

Looking for Part Time

Support Workers

Working hours:

(Day) Monday: 8am - 5pm (Night) Tuesday: 8pm - 8am

MUST HAVE (Requirements):

Full Driving Licence with access to own transport

1+ Years Experience as a Support Worker

Preferred:

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People/Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Support Worker)

To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs of C&YP within the care of GACFS. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children's Act, Children's Home Standards & Quality Standards, and any other relevant legislation. To provide a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment in which C&YP can feel secure and free from harm. Establishing positive relationships with C&YP and always offering them unconditional and positive regard. Helping C&YP gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct. Ensuring that each C&YPs care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc) Providing written reports on C&YP for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager Empowering C&YP and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future Acting as an advocate at meetings where the C&YP is the subject of discussion Encouraging the C&YP to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Senior Support Worker)

Responsible for leading shifts and supervising a team of Residential Child Care (Night) Support Workers within the residential home. Supervise Residential Child Care (Night) Support Workers and cascade information to them so that the C&YP are looked after appropriately in line with relevant legislation and inspection frameworks Working closely with the management team to ensure the service maintains excellent standards. Coach, support and develop Residential Child Care (Night) Support Workers ensuring their performance and potential is maximised to meet contractual and company requirements. To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs of C&YP within the care of GACFS. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children's Act, Children's Home Standards & Quality Standards, and any other relevant legislation. To provide a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment in which C&YP can feel secure and free from harm. Establishing positive relationships with C&YP and always offering them unconditional and positive regard. Helping C&YP gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct. Ensuring that each C&YPs care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc) To act as a key worker or co-worker for a C&YP to ensure that their care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met. To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate. Establishing relationships which C&YP perceive to be positive, warm, and rewarding. Providing advice, assistance, and support on a 1:1 basis to enable C&YP to address past and present difficulties Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress Being ambitious for C&YP, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential Providing support for C&YP in their education and extracurricular activities, this may include supporting them in the classroom if necessary Keeping accurate records and providing written reports on C&YP for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager Empowering C&YP and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future Acting as an advocate at meetings where the C&YP is the subject of discussion Encouraging the C&YP to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.53 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

Can you work with us full time without a sponsorship from us?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

support Worker: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person