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PC Jobs Looking to recruit Youth Support workers throughout the UK. The job will involve supporting vulnerab

01/10/2021

Youth support worker positions available for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service.
Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary.
Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours.
Must be 23 or above to apply for this role.
Drivers preferred but not essential.

Youth support worker positions available for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service. Working with 16-18...
01/10/2021

Youth support worker positions available for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service. Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary. Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours. Must be 23 or above to apply for this role. Drivers preferred but not essential. Please send cvs to [email protected]

23/04/2020

Residential Support Workers required
Location: Waverton, Cheshire
competitive rate of pay.
Please email cv's to [email protected]

Reporting to: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior / Lead Residential Support Worker.
Responsible for: The wellbeing and safety of the young person in your care.
Liaison with: Registered Manager, Lead Residential Support Workers, Residential Support Workers, Education, Therapy, Management Team and members of other agencies in multidisciplinary team.

Main tasks of job:
Care Practice
• To follow the Care Plan of each young person and adhere to Risk Assessments
• To support the young person in daily routines such as cooking of meals, cleaning, monitoring of hygiene, leisure activities etc.
• To take part in and encourage young people in outdoor or family activities as per Care Plan
• To assist with the day-to-day running of the home and ensure a high standard of hygiene, safety and homeliness
• To assist young people to maintain constructive contact with their families, friends and other significant people, as identified in the young person’s Care Plan.
• To support, advise and monitor young people’s health and wellbeing
• To encourage and support young people in expressing their views, wishes and complaints
• To assist young people to develop appropriate behaviour through the use of encouragement, praise, rewards and role modelling.
• To provide care, which is consistent with the home ‘Statement of Purpose’
• To act as a Key Worker for a young person. This is to include responsibilities such as:
➢ Arranging individual time with a young person to enable them to seek guidance, advice and support on any matter
➢ Monitoring the individual Care Plan and the Risk Management Plan
➢ Monitoring that the young person’s file is up to date
➢ Ensuring that the young person’s health, cultural and religious needs are being met
➢ Ensuring that the young person leisure and social needs are being met Mercia Residential Support Worker Job Description 3
➢ Undertaking specific therapeutic care tasks as directed by the Registered Manager / Therapist
➢ Liaising with other staff / professionals in the Company about the young persons, wishes, feelings and needs
➢ Where directed, liaising with family members, professionals or significant others

Therapy
• To follow the therapeutic plans, strategies and guidelines given about the young person’s care, education and therapeutic needs
• To attend therapy sessions with the young person when requested
Education
• To support the Young Person with daily education Administration
• To attend all meetings as required i.e. Care Plan meetings, Statutory reviews, Company Meetings, Team meetings, Practitioner’s meetings, supervision or other meetings held about young people
• To read all young people’s files and keep up to date with all the plans and therapeutic strategies.
• To complete and maintain all necessary recording documentation for young persons file
• Where requested to assist in the production of Personal Development Plans or Statutory Review Reports
• To familiarise yourself & work in accordance with all policies and procedures set out by the company • To familiarise yourself work in accordance with the philosophy and guidelines identified in the Children Act (1989), the Care Standards Act (2000) and the National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes Mercia Residential Support Worker Job Description 4
Health & Safety
• To be responsible for the safety of young people in your care and protect them from physical, sexual or emotional harm
• To follow risk assessment procedures and to help assess the risk of harm to young people and others
• To report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitative behaviour affecting young people
• To adhere to and promote the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure the maintenance of a safe environment
Operational
• To attend all training instructed by the Company
• To provide emergency cover at any of Mercia homes as instructed
• To honour work commitments, agreements and arrangements, and to be flexible with working hours
• To drive company transport as instructed and ensure that the transport is kept in a clean and serviceable condition according to company policies and guidelines
• To work as a member of a team to provide a positive living experience for young people
• To fulfil ‘sleep-in’ duties inline with rota, to work weekends, Bank Holidays as indicated on the rota

•The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

23/04/2020

Deputy Home Manager required
Location: Waverton, Cheshire
CV's to be sent to [email protected] - no inboxes please.
Reporting to: Home Manager / Operations Manager / Head of Service.
Responsible for: All care and Support staff as allocated.
Job Purpose:
To assist in the management of a residential home providing accommodation and care for
young people between the ages of 8 and 17 years on short or long term placements in
accordance with the philosophy and working ethos of the organisation and in accordance
with relevant legislation.

Essential Qualifications: Professional Qualification relevant to working with children and
young people e.g. NVQ 4; QCF 5 or Diploma Social Work.
Desirable Qualifications: ILM; NVQ 4; QCF 5; or working towards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To undertake the role of line manager to the staff team in the Home Manager’s
absence
• To assist the Home Manager in ensuring that all staff policies, guidelines and
procedures are regularly updated, known and adhered to
• To be aware of the legal responsibility that the Home Manager has for the day-to-day
running of the home and to assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation
• To be familiar with the ethos of the company and the content of the company
Statement of Purpose and Function recognising the staff roles in implementing them
• To be aware of the company’s code of conduct and lead by example
• To protect the young people from harm inside and outside the home
• To ensure that young people’s needs are recognised and met where possible. This
includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination within the home and
challenging discrimination both inside and outside the home
• To promote the health, welfare, safety, personal development and well-being of the
young people accommodated at Mercia as well as the staff team
• To assist in providing a healthy environment that is enjoyable and stimulating for
each young person
• To be aware of and implement the company’s guidelines on health and safety, fire
safety procedures and food hygiene
• To ensure that the admission of the young people is welcoming and reflects the
expectation of the placement plan
• To assist the Home Manager in overseeing the development, implementation and
monitoring of the young people’s placement plans
• To assist in ensuring that the placement plan is followed throughout the young
person’s stay
• To assist the Home Manager in ensuring all young people’s placement plans are
regularly reviewed
• To attend LAC reviews, planning meetings and other meetings in line with regulatory
requirements
• To ensure that young people are offered support when dealing with stressful
situations
• To actively promote young people’s attendance and achievement in education and to
communicate effectively with the education team to work towards positive outcomes
• To participate in creating a warm, safe environment that allows each child space for
personal growth and the time to develop educationally and socially
• To ensure that when a young person leaves the home this is done sensitively and
within guidelines
• To be accountable to and assist the Home Manager in all aspects of the running of
the home including human resources, physical resources, staff supervision and
development, staff rota, staff meetings, budget management maintenance, good
housekeeping and maintaining the physical environment of the home
• To attend and contribute to monthly management meetings (in the absence of the
Home Manager)
• To participate in the recruitment of new staff in consultation with the Home Manager
and senior managers
• To ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in the home and that cover
is provided where there is illness or annual leave
• To ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in the home and that cover
is provided where there is illness or annual leave
• To assist in ensuring that staff receive regular in house and external training
• To promote and uphold the good reputation
of the company in all contacts with external agencies, regulatory bodies and
individuals by applying effective management and childcare practices, good
communication and leadership
• To promote anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities practices in line
with company policy
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time by the Home
Manager, Operations Manager or Head of Service

Special Conditions
• Weekend working, evening and bank holiday working and participation in the rota
• The post holder may be required to undertake on call responsibilities
• This position is subject to satisfactory completion of a six month probation period
• The holder of this post may be required to perform physical intervention in
accordance with our written policies and procedures
• The post holder may be required to work in any Mercia homes
• The post holder will be required to maintain confidentiality and observe data
protection guidelines
• A good standard of physical and mental health is essential
• A clean, smart appearance is required at all times together with commitment to
promoting and upholding the integrity and goodwill of the company, its employees
and the young people in our care

Qualifications and Experience
• Professional qualification relevant to working with children such as Dip. SW; BSc
Social Work; BSc Social Care (Children); NVQ 3; NVQ 4 or QCF 5
• Candidates must have a good standard of education and be willing to progress their
career by undertaking additional training as required
• A minimum of at least two years working with young people in a care setting
preferably with at least one year’s experience as a team leader
• Candidates must evidence knowledge of relevant legislation, company policies,
working procedures, and demonstrate sound communication and leadership skills

This post is subject to the following criteria being met:
1. Formal interview
2. Satisfactory references
3. Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure

19/03/2020

Youth support worker positions available in Warrington & surrounding areas for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service.
Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary.
Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours.
Must be 23 or above to apply for this role.
Drivers preferred but not essential.

19/03/2020

Youth support worker positions available for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service.
Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary.
Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours.
Must be 23 or above to apply for this role.
Drivers preferred.

19/03/2020

Youth support worker positions available within Hertfordshire & Bucks for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service.
Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary.
Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours.
Must be 23 or above to apply for this role.
Drivers preferred.

19/03/2020

Youth support worker positions available in Luton, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury & Bucks for immediate start if you have a DBS on the update service.
Working with 16-18 year old care leavers in their own homes as they transition from Care to Independence. No personal care involved, training provided and no experience necessary.
Role involves sleep in’s at the care users property as well as waking hours.
Must be 23 or above to apply for this role.
Drivers preferred.

16/03/2020

Youth Support Worker positions available.
Supporting 16-18 year old care leavers as they transition from a care setting to independent living. No personal care involved.
Must be 23 or above to apply.
Role does involve sleeps ins at the care users property.
For more information please email [email protected] with your details and someone from the office will give you a call.

Address

87 Buttermarket Street
Warrington
WA12NL

Telephone

1925592023

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