Young People Leaving Care Support Worker – Oldham and Rochdale Area
This is a permanent position; however, if you are subscribed to the update service and have a short notice period, a quick start is possible through a temp to permanent placement.
£14.50 an hour and 40p mileage whilst doing the 12 week temp to perm.
Once permanent, the salary will be £23 – £25K + Mileage.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has supported young people for many years – a true market leader in this sector, providing high spec, good quality provisions for young people.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience supporting young people and their families.
* Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.
* Hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday; flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people.
* Full Time: £23,996.70 – £25k a year + Mileage.
* A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS.
* This role involves supporting families and vulnerable young people.
* It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* High standard of general education.
* Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
* Willingness to undertake further training.
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the provision of support for vulnerable people (Service Users) for the Company.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service:
* Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans.
* Conduct welcome and induction for Young people.
* Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs.
* Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users.
* Assist in welfare and NHS issues.
* Preparation of reports.
* Arrange appointments with various partner agencies.
* Maintain regular contact with Service Users.
* Inform Service Users of support groups.
* Assist Move-On of Service Users.
1. To accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users.
2. To prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed.
3. To provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed.
4. To effectively use IT packages to support the work of the company.
5. To work effectively and cooperatively across multidisciplinary teams.
6. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients, and Company.
7. To proactively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company.
8. To report any housing issues to the Services Department and to assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects.
9. To undertake On-Call duties as directed.
10. To participate, where required, in office reception duties.
11. Prepared to work with service users on a 1/1 basis or supporting groups of 3 young people 24/7 where sleep-in shifts are required.
12. Able to show flexibility to cover all offices across the company as and when required.
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