Job Description

About us

Growing independent support UK is an independent organisation established with the passion for empowering and Supporting young people and young adult to live an independent life. Our devoted staff ensure that all our service users get the greatest chance in living a satisfying and accomplished life.

As Support Worker you will deliver the highest standards of support and protection to Young People by facilitating their physical and psychological needs.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting young people to achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. Engaging them in various activities, supporting their education and ensuring that their rights are actively promoted Treating them as individuals while providing them with quality support in order to meet specific quality outcome. Assisting in the provision of a safe and homely environment which will encourage them to participate in activities and skills thereby promoting their independence.
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Ensure appropriate medical needs are met, in respect of Dental, GP appointments, illness and accidents.

To promote the development of a healthy active lifestyle for the young people.
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To assist young people in the development and sustaining of positive social and family networks.

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To assist in the preparation of daily meals and promoting a healthy balanced diet .

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To assist in the daily maintenance of the young person's environment, ensuring the unit is clean and well kept. To report any damage or repairs to the Deputy Service Manager;

To encourage young people to engage in education/ work, and to support young people to actively seek employment/ training; To ensure Support Plans are followed at all times when supporting young people. To report to the On Call Manager daily of your plans for the day, update them as events change and report all incidents. To ensure appropriate relationships with young people are maintained at all times, no contact can be made with young people outside of working hours. To ensure social media is not used during work time. To ensure you maintain appropriate relationships with young people, staff cannot be friends with young people on any form of social media.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Shift:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Southampton SO31 5EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Supported living : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 23/06/2025