youth worker level 3 jobs

Job description

Job description/Criteria

Naza Connect Care specialises in supporting vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25 in our semi-independent support homes. We aim to teach young people in our care skills that will increase their confidence and ability to eventually live independently and build a firm foundation for their lives.

We are currently expanding out team and are seeking committed individuals with a passion for working with young people and empowering them to achieve their goals and aspirations in a consultative and caring way.

Job description/Criteria
Principle duties & responsibilities

SLEEPING IN NIGHT SHIFT, 1 day, 2 day, 3 days or 4 days on shift available with sleeping duties

From our Youth Key Workers we are looking for someone who can

• manage a caseload of 6 young people and preempt their support needs
• support vulnerable young people and effectively deal with challenging behaviour from young people.
• Someone that can create a positive homely environment where the young people feel cared for and supported with their needs
• keep daily accurate records as a basis for regular monitoring and tracking progress of young adults. This will be achieved via log entries as well as other monitoring document
• Prepare detailed high-quality weekly/monthly progress reports regarding each young person’s progress which is submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.
• To adhere to identified plans of support including risk assessments.
• To complete the ‘support session’ document when work has been undertaken or observed with residents in a variety of situations/circumstances i.e further education, training providers, potential employers.
• To act as an advocate for young adults in a variety of situations/circumstances.
• Ability to motivate individual or groups of young adults to take part in social and leisure activities, enabling them to develop personal and social skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult, demanding and stressful situations appropriately and objectively.
• To manage own time and tasks effectively i.e. complete all required tasks for each shift, including the daily tasks, weekly and monthly tasks and health & safety checks.
• Ensure all residents files are well maintained i.e. returning items to the correct sections and comply with GDPR.
• Ensure the cleaning duties of the day are carried out to a good standard.
• To follow Policy and Procedure/Employee Handbook without deviation i.e. contact management in timescales outlines regarding sickness.

Salary & hours

Shift pattern:

sleeping in shifts Sunday to Wednesday

8am till 11pm then sleep-in (with breaks in between)

£15,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Locations: any of our homes within the Redbridge Borough
Internal Recruitment Process: Successful CVs will be invited for a zoom interview. Candidates must have the following

• commit to sleep-in night shifts
• Proficient administrative skills
• Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written
• Aged 22+ due to nature of client group
• MUST have valid enhanced DBS & Available for immediate start
• MUST HAVE minimum level 3 social care qualification
• MUST HAVE experience of working with young people / challenging behaviour
• Must be able to drive or committed to learning

Desired skills & experience include:

• An understanding of the social, cultural, physical and emotional issues of young adults, especially those with challenging behaviour

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Excellent training package
• Fast career progression opportunities
• Free parking at each support home

Reference ID: Gants Hill

Job Type: Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
full PPE & covid testing currently provided,

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Experience:

• youth work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ HEALTH & social care level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person