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Young People Support Worker
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 39,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: South Shields, South Tyneside
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Young People Support Worker
South Tyneside
£32,000 - £39,000 per annum
Are you looking to make a difference to young people lives?
Are you enthusiastic?
Looking for a challenge?
Love working in an environment where no two days are the same?
Then we are looking for staff like you.
MUST
* Travel to Gloucestershire for 4 days training (Accommodation will be provided along with breakfast and Lunch)
* MANUAL Car Driver
* Work 4 days on and have 4 days off
Tasks and duties:
* Aligned to the young person’s individual care plan, via a person-centred approach, you’ll provide personalised care and support including assisting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation, and other personal care tasks.
* Managing conflict by engaging in positive approaches to challenging behaviour
* Identifying and mitigating risk on a daily basis for everyone including the young person
* Coaching and mentoring to achieve better outcomes with the YP
* Stakeholder communication with family contacts, local authorities, emergency services, education providers and more
* Report writing, daily reports & incident report forms ABCs and Service User Recording System - Mentor
* Adherence to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
* Ensure all information and/or intelligence specific to the young person is treated with discretion and the appropriate sensitivity
* Ensure all your activities fall in-line within the regulations and code of conduct set by The Care Quality Commission
* Adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
* Carry out vehicle safety checks and driving the young person to appointments, activities etc
Person specification:
* Capable of applying conflict resolution and risk management skills in a caregiving setting
* Proficient in identifying potential risks and taking appropriate preventive actions
* Experienced in handling conflicts and challenging behaviour professionally and effectively
* Passionate about coaching and mentoring others
* Takes positive steps to support YPs in achieving their goals and aspirations
* Provides guidance and support to other members of the care team
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Willingness to undergo training for skill and knowledge development
* Resilient and calm under pressure
Knowledge/experience:
* Experience within a care setting (can be professional or through lived experience).
* Familiar with written administration in MS Word.
Qualifications:
* Essential – Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (and/or be willing to complete within 12 months)
* First Aid Qualification is desirable but will be trained
* Full UK Manual driving license and able to driveBefore You Apply
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