Company Description
Eclipse Properties, provides supported tenancies for 16-18 year old young people and is seeking Live In Support Workers to join their team.
We are committed to working in partnership with Local Authorities, our young people, communities, voluntary and private sector organisations and local businesses. Due to expansion we are now seeking new people to join our team and this is an exceptionally exciting time to join us.
We are a small but ambitious organisation. We want to be nothing short of excellent and recognise we cannot do this without employing the right people in the right roles. In return we can offer you a thriving, supportive team that work together to achieve the best results for their young people. Due to the nature of the role, personal care and hygiene routines will be required and all applicants must have an up to date Enhanced DBS. The role is based Gloucester and you will be supporting up to 6 unaccompanied asylum seeker children in their homes.
Job Description
*THIS IS NOT A HEALTHCARE ROLE, IT IS MORE A SOCIAL WORKING ROLE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE*
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM. NO CANDIDATE WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM:
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This role is offered on a self-employed basis. Successful candidates will need to provide proof of the following:
* HMRC UTR Number
* Liability Insurance
* National Insurance Number
* All necessary paperwork requested by company before taking on role.
Hours Of Work
14 days/nights on shift.
7 days off
Rota's devised in advance so all staff are aware of their shifts.
Location
Gloucester
Main Tasks
* Live in the young person's property for 14 days and nights, support the young person with independence skills and household chores.
* Delivering the independence support plan.
* Complete daily paperwork and reports online.
* Ensure the property is in order, any repair issues flag up with management.
* Support young person to undertake general housekeeping/cleaning duties within the property
* Engage with young person.
* Complete any other checks as and when required through your shift.
* Assist the young person in cooking meals and cleaning up after themselves.
* Assist young person with any educational work they may have for college or training.
* Communicate essential information with other support workers and managers as and when required.
* Be aware of your surroundings always, for the safety of the young people.
* Work with external agencies.
* Assist with appointments with external agencies.
Qualifications
Apply if you possess:
* NVQ (QCF) Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care
* Minimum of 12 months experience working with vulnerable young people
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* A current DBS check
* Full clean, UK driving licence.
* IT literacy - MS Office
* Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills
* A flexible, empathic, supportive attitude
* The ability to work autonomously
* Training in safe-guarding, child protection, risk assessments beneficial.
* You must have a professional manner as you will be working closely with social workers and professionals from external agencies.
Training in company procedure and systems will be provided.
Additional Information
How to Apply
Go to website: and complete a job application on the website.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
All skills listed in this job description will be assessed by the application form and interview.
Candidate maybe called in for a second interview if interviewing manager thinks this is necessary.
This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post and it is not intended as an exhaustive list.