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Support Worker / Young People
AWD onlineGlastonbury, Somerset30+ days ago
Salary
£12.12–£12.97 hourly
Job type
- Permanent
Job descriptionAbility to be innovative, take initiative, be self-motivated and plan own work load Efficient and organised recording and administrative skills To communicate effectively in writing and by telephone To work in a stressful, sometimes hostile environment; to be assertive and use conflict creatively To work as part of a team, to supervise others, be open, honest, able accept and to give positive criticism Ability to listen Actively enable and empower young people in all the work that is undertaken Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities To work in a non-judgemental way Knowledge of appropriate support agencies and networks for young people aged 16-25 years Ability to share knowledge in one-to-one and group settings both in informal and formal ways Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft software and Outlook You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme 20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15 / month Access to online gym classes for free Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at £38 rather than £48 a month
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Workerwho has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 – 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support.
Working as the Support Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people within the housing projects and within the community.
As the Support Worker you will help young people through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Support Worker will include :
- Support young people within housing projects and within the community to equip them with the skills to live independently
- You will assist the organisation to provide support across the area where needed, both accommodation and community-based work, assisting those who are not housed but need comprehensive housing support to identify, secure and set up accommodation to achieve independent living
- Be involved in each stage of the young person’s time with the organisation, supporting young people to progress as needed through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence within each of the five outcomes : Being Healthy, staying safe, Enjoying and achieving, Making a positive contribution and Economic well-being
- Responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, rent collection and rent administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks and ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
This role is subject to clear enhanced DBS including child barring section