Support Worker

Please note we can only employ those with the right to work in the UK WITHOUT sponsorship. We do not offer sponsorship.

We provide supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-25, to enable them to gain independent living skills and to secure employment or education. We also support them on an emotional and practical level in their day-to day lives.

We are currently looking for a caring and committed person who has relevant experience to work within small shared home settings. Hours will be offered on a fixed term basis. There may be opportunity to increase hours in the future

Your duties will be:

• To form caring, respectful and professional relationships with young people.
• To contribute to the holistic assessment of the young person’s needs including writing and updating support plans and comprehensive risk assessments to identify any protection issues.
• To work within the Outcomes Star framework (training will be given)
• To assist young people in completing actions as identified in their support plan/risk assessment (i.e. help with claiming benefits, dealing with tenancy issues, finding employment training or education, registering with GP, Dentist, optician etc).
• To provide emotional and practical support to young people in their daily lives and any issues which may arise.
• To work through the ‘Get Ready for Adult Life’ programme with young people and complete practical tasks with them where necessary (e.g. cooking, shopping, facilitate group activities).
• To deliver services within a solution-focussed brief therapy approach (training will be given) and act as a positive role model for young people.
• To address wider support needs and encourage opportunities for personal development and achievement within The Every Child Matters outcomes framework.
• To accompany young people on visits in the community or visit at their home address on a regular basis
• To assist young people in making timely benefits claims and to monitor/intervene in ongoing claims as needed
• To support young people in making asylum claims/attending Home Office appointments.

We are offering: Hours: Flexible hours. These hours can be worked flexibly to fit around the young people's schedules. Daytime availability is essential to attend meetings etc. However, some evening availability is needed to meet with young people after college etc.

You will be joining a friendly and progressive company who believes in professionalism at all levels of operations. You will be offered regular training and supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to join new service provision in the Oxford area and have a chance to grow with the company.

Do you have:

• Over 1 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a supported housing setting? Essential
• A relevant social care qualification or training e.g. NVQ Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 3 or equivalent? Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of the difficulties facing young people who are vulnerable and in need of supported housing. Essential

We are currently unable to offer work sponsorship.

To apply: Please attach an up-to-date CV and answer the screening questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £11.25-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow relevant government guidelines in our properties and supply relevant PPE.

Application question(s):

• Do you possess an NVQ3 or equivalent in working with children and young people?
• Are you flexible in being available during daytime and occasional evening hours?

Experience:

• working with vulnerable young people: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SW/OXF 03/23