Support Worker

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? We are hiring Support Workers for our Supported Living services in West Yorkshire.

* full UK driving licence and access to vehicle is essential for this role.*

At 1st Choice Housing Solutions, we are looking for support staff to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis to support Young People in Supported Accommodation within West Yorkshire (Bradford, Shipley, Keighley and Halifax).

We offer support to care leavers and unaccompanied Asylum seeker children (UASC), your role is to help prepare them for independence.

We have the below vacancies:

- Full-time/Part-time Support Worker- Providing support within semi-independent supported living accommodation, this is typically a 24 hour shift, following a 2 day off, 1 day on pattern.

- Full-time/Part-time Outreach Support Worker - Providing supervised contact and outreach support, this is typically activity based.

We want to ensure the best experience of transition to adulthood, to empower young people to become as independent, self-reliant and confident as possible.

As a Support Work for Young People, your main duties may include but are not limited to:

· Working within a team or 1:1 / 2:1

· Promoting independence in tasks around employment, education, cooking and leading key skill sessions in budgeting and other life skills etc.

· Working directly with Social Workers and other Health professionals

· Engage with organisations and community services to help young people access a range of services, including health, education, employment, advocacy, and training opportunities

· Facilitate regular meetings with young people residing in supported accommodation.

· Assist young people in maintaining appropriate and safe relationships with family and friends

· Proficiently complete a daily record/handover/logbook

Must be efficient with Microsoft Word.

As a Support Worker, it is desired that you have:

· NVQ Level 3 qualification relevant to working with young people

· Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

· Social work qualifications or equivalent are also valued

· Experience with working with Children and Young people

Benefits and Compensation

· Free Enhanced DBS - In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and a minimum of two suitable references.

· Continuous Professional development - We provide funding to support all staff in gaining a minimum of their Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Diploma.

· Career Progression – Opportunities to work towards Senior Support Worker, and House Lead.

· Employee Rewards Scheme – The opportunity for 2 exceptionally voted staff members to win a £50 Voucher award, monthly.

· Opportunities for paid overtime.

· Paid training days

· Casual Dress Code – the ability to dress professionally, but comfortably.

· Access to BrightHR – An easy, online platform that helps you track timesheets, rota’s, holidays/annual leave, sick days, payslips and more, all in one place.

·Access to BrightExchange – An online platform with 100’s of exclusive discounts including Transport, Hospitality, Makeup/Skincare, and many more.

· Access to Bright Employee Assistance Programme – A confidential 24/7, 365 days a week helpline with experienced in-house counselors, available for staff and immediate family members.

1st Choice Housing Solutions is committed to providing a safe and secure environment and to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends only

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BRAD1