Overview
We are seeking skilled youth and support mentors with leadership experience to join our team. You will help keep children safe by building trust, giving advice and guidance, working with partners such as attending meetings with our children. Providing transportation to appointments, college or work and taking them on fun activities. This is a role where your personal qualities such as kindness, flexibility, empathy and trustworthiness are crucial. You can organise your own rota along with your children. This is a role akin to a foster carer but not in your own home. We want our children to feel they are wanted and belong in the Katecares family.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and guidance to our children
* Supervise and support the staff team
* Support the service manager to maintain excellent standards of support
* Contribute to and implement children's individual placement plans, manage budgets, health and safety, cleanliness of the home, children's plans and outcomes
* Ensure our beautiful homes stay that way and children enjoy a personalised and happy home
* Ensure the Quality standards are upheld and that each child has a great quality of support from our service
* Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and employee development
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including strong consultation from children, professionals, relevant family members and other stakeholders
* Keep up to date with best practice for supported accommodation services and relevant research including your own continuous professional development
* Ensure personal compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including all OFSTED requirements and being the registered person
* Follow the company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational safety and stability of the service
Experience
* Proven experience in a residential or a social work role with under 18's or deputy plus level work in adult residential services for young adults
* Experience and understanding of trauma informed practices
* Willingness to undertake the Level 5 Leadership and management qualification CYP
* Willingness to embed a support model based on positive psychology and a life skills curriculum
* Strong mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and motivate children
* Track record of children's support
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
* Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
* Demonstrated success in children's outcomes for education/ employment/ positive relationships
Benefits
* Yearly bonus
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Job details
* Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
* Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
* Additional pay: Yearly bonus
* Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
* Schedule: Flexitime
* Work Location: In person
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