Residential Support Worker

NEXTGEN Pathways is a newly established company striving to become a leading independent provider of support for young people aged 16+.

Our purpose is to deliver a high standard of support to the young people in our care. Our innovative team are focused on enabling young people to achieve their goals through individually tailored solutions.

We believe encouraging independent decisions boosts self-esteem and gives a sense of confidence invaluable to young people who have faced challenging life situations.

We aim to empower individuals through our services, whether that is achieved with 24-hour assistance. Putting the individual and their needs at the heart of our service ensures our staff provide a person-centred and a customised level of help unique to us.

We are seeking candidates with a genuine passion for helping others and a desire to make a real difference in young people's lives. The Support Workers at our company are to be directly involved in day-to-day work, and will work with a team of professionals to give our young people the best possible level of support.

Our job candidates should be enthusiastic and have an aptitude for helping others, and should have the ability to express empathy and compassion while also maintaining professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people to develop life skills and independence. This includes practical skills, health, education, social and emotional support.

• Taking on any administrative tasks linked to the care of children and young people e.g. keeping appropriate records up to date, writing reports, recording incidents reports, reporting young people missing and keeping the Manager up to date at all times with any significant events.

• Working with young people to implement support plans put in place.

• To assist in developing strategies in behaviour management and to take a lead role in managing the young person’s challenging behaviour, implementing the strategies agreed.

• Liaising with other staff, professionals, parents and carers as necessary and maintaining high levels of professionalism at all times.

• Support young people with their finances where necessary, and in line with appropriate our guidelines.

• Promote health, safety and well-being of our young people we support.

• Work positively with colleagues, clients, families and external organisations and professionals.

We are looking for candidates to demonstrate:

• Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile

• Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible

• Exceptional communication skills and patience

• Resilient with a robust and positive nature

• Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young people.

• Ability to work on a rota pattern.

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Reference ID: 001
Expected start date: 01/03/2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Aberfan (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 001
Expected start date: 01/05/2024