This is a live-in position requiring a self-motivated candidate to accompany, support and promote the wellbeing of young people (16-21 yrs) living in a supported accommodation provision. Place of work is Peterborough and/or Leicester. This is a live-in role as defined by HMRC as unmeasured work. Pay Minimum £850p/w pro rata.
Responsibilities
* Offering personalised support and safeguarding young people to develop needed life skills including cooking, budgeting, healthy living, access education/training/employment etc.
* Accompany young people to appointments
* Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of the service user
* Support the young person to access social activities as well as making right choices
* Understand and manage challenging behaviours that young people may present
* Working in partnership with social workers and other external agencies (CAMHS, GP, Youth Offending service, etc.)
* Adhering to organisational policies and procedures
* Willing to work nights and weekends per rota including Live-in for minimum 4 days per week (subject to your availability and needs of the service).
* Carry out house‑keeping duties (cleaning, etc.) to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Qualifications
Candidates with minimum level 3 NVQ in Social Care or Equivalent. Must possess level 3 in functional skills (ICT, Literacy and Numeracy) and be willing to learn. Employment offer subject to Enhanced DBS / Police check and satisfactory references.
Benefits
* Free Training available for interested candidates with passion to help others.
* A pension with employer contribution
* Paid annual leave – including public holidays pro rata
To apply please forward CV to transforming.tlc@gmail.com
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