Support Worker - Waking Nights
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £29,120
Contract Type: Full time | 35 hours per week
Karoo Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker who will be an advocate for the young person, maximising their choices, rights and decision making and who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people within our newly opened solo provision located in the Cambridgeshire countryside.
Who would be perfect for this role?
* Someone who wants to make a real difference, someone who wants to enrich the life of the young person.
Duties include;
* To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our young people with love and direction.
* The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives working within the Trauma Informed model.
* Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care.
* Embedding our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), building trust and respect with the young person.
* Supporting our young people with complex needs.
* To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of young people is at risk.
* To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our young people are advocated.
* Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for all our young people.
* To support the Residential Home Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.
* To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending all necessary appointments.
* Managing the complex behaviours of our young people to encourage them to engage in a positive and structured routine, including supporting in crisis intervention.
* Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of our children and young people.
* Playfulness, Love, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PLACE): Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Embed PLACE and PBS practices, creating an environment that supports the young person's development while promoting positive outcomes.
* Other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post.
Person Specification
Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales. The ability to engage with young people who have behaviours that challenge, complex emotional needs. 2 years' experience in Children's Residential setting is desirable. Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays. Full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for business purposes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £29,120.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have full right to work status in the UK?
Experience:
* children's residential: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person