Semi-Independent Senior Support Worker

Next Steps Support Services are looking for Senior Support Worker’s to join our Supported Accommodation Homes in Widnes & Liverpool. We work together to create a family environment for the young person we support, allowing them to reach their full potential in life, build positive, trusting attachments, achieve positive outcomes and prepare for the next stage in their lives.

What makes Amore Group a great place to work?

• WEEKLY PAY!
• REAL progression opportunities – we are growing and have opportunities available.
• Work in an established home that creates a family environment for the young people we support.
• Guaranteed and contracted hours, as well as holiday pay and the chance to enrol in our pension scheme.
• Enrolment onto NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People after successfully passing your 3-month probation period
• Competitive pay rates starting at £14.00 - £14.50
• Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral

Meet the person you will be supporting:

Hours - the shift patterns are typically long day sleeps on a 2 on 4 off basis.

Who am I? I could be between 16 - 18 years old and of any gender.

What challenges do I have? I could have a range of adverse childhood experiences which I would want you to understand, not judge. My behaviour is often as a result of my lived experiences and you need to be robust enough to understand that this is not personal. Your time is the most important thing you can give me.

Where do I live, and how do I get around? Our homes are based in Liverpool & Widnes. Our Support Workers specialise in one home to gain a good understanding of the young people, to be able to best meet their needs. The homes are furnished to a very high standard and well maintained.

There will occasionally be a requirement to work across other homes.

We are looking for a candidate who:

· Have a working knowledge and experience of supporting young people in a semi-independent setting.

· Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Have the ability to listen effectively to both the person they are supporting and their colleagues.

· Can be calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours.

· Can be consistent with routines and boundaries

· Are committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

Senior responsibilities –

• Rota’s
• Inductions, Supervision’s, Team meetings
• Monthly Audits & Compliance checks including staff training
• New Young Person Welcome meetings
• Oversee cleanliness & Property
• House Budgets
• Attend MDT’s, Safeguarding and Strategy meeting as well as liaising with professionals and outside agencies
• Have a good understanding of OFSTED Regulations
• Report to the Registered Service Manager when required.
• And any other duties deemed necessary.

As a company we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK; if you have been outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years.Interested in finding out more?Get in touch with [email protected]

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person