Support Worker/Key Worker

At I-Rise Services we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce with robust vetting procedures for safer recruitment. The suitable applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

Our Supported Accommodation home in Tilbury, Thurrock supports up to 5 young people aged 16+. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by Support/Key Workers, who provide support to young people in order to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of each young person and to allow them to eventually move on to independent living. They will work with young people to promote social inclusion and independent living, encouraging young people to maximise their skills.

Our work is based on building relationships with our young people and working in a person-focused way to meet their individual needs as they are at the heart of everything we do.

We are, therefore, looking to find workers who are passionate and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people every time they come to work. We are looking for workers who share our values and attitudes to working with young people and who are self-motivated and model positive behaviour.

Job Description

1. To be accountable to the Home Manager and be responsible for ensuring high standards of professional practice are maintained.

2. Establishing and maintaining positive, caring relationships with young people and other professionals involved.

3. To support young people to develop independent living skills through keywork, goal setting and outcome-focused activities.

4. Building positive relationships with young people, focussing on developing their self-confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.

5. Preparing detailed high-quality monthly progress reports regarding each young person’s progress which are submitted to the placing authority within deadlines.

6. Work in partnership with social workers/Colleges/Training Centres/Probation and Youth Justice / Health and other agencies and support young people to attend meetings with other professionals.

7. You will be required to attend admission and planning meetings and attend Looked After Children Reviews ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed.

8. Mandatory attendance and participation in team meetings and training sessions and structured supervision.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Experience of working with young people (preferred but not essential).
• A valid UK driver’s licence (preferred but not essential).
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferred).

What You Must Have

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience in a similar environment within the last 2 years.
• The right to work in the UK.

"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.”

PLEASE NOTE THAT SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £10.50-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tilbury St. Chads RM18 8BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person