Safe dwellings

LTD POSITION OF

senior

SUPPORT WORKER

Zero hours contract

MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS

Post:

Senior Support Worker Salary :

12.82/per hr

Annual Leave:

28 days prorata Hours of work: 40 hours per week (exclusive of breaks Responsible to: The manager

MUST HAVE A LEVEL 3 IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OVERALL OBJECTIVES

To assist the Team Leader in the resource planning, coaching and mentoring of a team of staff and co-ordinating the daily provision of support and activities for our young people to ensure the delivery of a high quality, responsive and efficient service. To provide support our young people to enable them to maintain their tenancies and to achieve their aspirations for independent living. The Senior Support Worker will provide first line management and lead a small team of support staff. They will be responsible for ensuring all current and newly referred individuals receive high-quality, person-centred supports. They will lead and support practice development within the team and will provide coaching and mentoring to team members. In order to ensure the Senior Support Worker has the opportunity to establish and maintain direct contact and involvement with those we support, an element of their role will be direct support provision. They will be responsible for preparing and maintaining up to date support plans and co-ordinating the provision of high quality, individualised, support by support staff. They will ensure good joint working practices are established and maintained with relevant parties. Key to the job is adopting a proactive approach to achieving a positive, engaging, promotional and relationship building role with Local Authorities and all other stakeholders. This job description is generic and applies to all Senior Support Workers. The duties will be determined by the individual needs of the young people being supported. The context in which support is provided may vary according to the young peoples' living environment and may include site-based support, housing management and support, housing management only or floating support only.

KEY TASKS SUPPORT SERVICES 1.

Identify young peoples' individual support needs and through consultation and agreement with the Young person and their social worker devise and implement suitable support plans to ensure that identified support needs are met. 2. Encourage and support our young people to live as fully and independently as possible within the local community, providing information, emotional, organisational and practical support and training as appropriate. 3. To carry out risk assessments as and when necessary due to the changing needs and aspirations of young people. 4. Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and safe dwellings policies and procedures. 5. Organise and provide appropriate support for young people preparing to move-on to greater independence, including support through the move and resettlement into their new home. 6. Contribute to the protection of young from abuse and support young people when they are distressed. 7. Liaise with other housing, health and social care professionals, benefits, welfare and advocacy agencies, as well as family members, as appropriate. 2.

STAFF & TEAM WORKING 1.

Work within a team, supporting colleagues and attending team meetings, recording and sharing information appropriately and confidentially. 2. To assist the Manager to achieve service objectives and assist in the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures. 3. Keep up to date with issues relevant to young people's needs, housing & support, welfare benefits and other relevant legislation. 4. To undertake all core training required for this post and other training and professional development activities as required. 5. Undertake other delegated tasks and responsibilities that fall within your capabilities. 6. To be aware of and adhere to safe dwellings current values, policies & procedures. 7. To comply at all times with the Association's legal, contractual and regulatory responsibilities in relation to the above duties. 3.

MANAGING SERVICES 1.

To assist the manager in the coaching and mentoring of a team of staff, co-ordinating the daily provision of support and activities for young people, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, responsive and efficient service. 2. To participate in devising staff rotas in conjunction with the manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels are in place for a safe working environment. 3. To be responsible for and actively support the regular assessment of young people's individual needs through key working and support planning processes. 4. To support the efficient use of resources within the service, monitoring and controlling spending within agreed budgets. 5. To assist the manager in effectively managing voids as and when required. 6. To be jointly responsible, with the manager in relation to all Health and Safety matters, ensuring at all times the service is compliant with Fire regulations and all Health and Safety workplace legislation and procedures detailed in our Health & Safety Policy. 7. To prepare and supply quality assurance data, report significant risks and take action to rectify any shortcomings.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Physical Setting:

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Work Days:

Every weekend Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person