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Children and Young People's Support Worker
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 16.5 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff.
For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes. This will record things such as the service user's emotions, any interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction.
You will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues that may arise in relation to the young person, as well as aiding in their development and keeping them on track. Within the role you will deal with behaviour that can challenge, as well as a range of mental, physical and learning disabilities, so experience in a similar would be advantageous.
The responsibilities for this role include:
Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies
Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, as well as ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to by yourself and your colleagues
Providing physical and emotional support to the children and young people, which may include helping with household tasks and personal care
Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, promoting independence and engaging in experiences and activities
Building relationships with the children/young people and providing them with high levels of care and support
Supporting with routines - from normal household routines such as waking up & bedtimes, attending education and attending appointments
Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures
You will have:
Great problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
Emotional resilience
High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs
Great attention to detail when completing notes and forms
Good written and verbal communication skills
DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this)
Drivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying
Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred
What We Can Offer You:
Competitive Salary of £15+ Per Hour
TMVA Training Course - worth £500! - to expand your skills and knowledge
Travel expenses paid at 45p Per Mile
Online training + TMVA training to help assist you in the de-escalation of heightened situations.
We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts)
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