Support Worker

Job description

As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for a number of young people in the project, providing emotional and practical support.
• Working through support plans to ensure that the needs of the young people are met.
• Review plans and goals to encourage the young person to live a life that they choose and reach their goals and work towards positive outcomes.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure that the young person is safe and has everything that they need.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Day Shift Workers must possess a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car with class 1 business/car insurance to be able to transport service users. OR can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the job.
• Ability to work on a rota basis.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrable IT literacy including experience using Microsoft Office applications, email, and the internet
• Demonstrate resilience and use initiative to resolve issues and follow correct reporting procedures

Further Information

Location: Riverside Place.