Youth support worker

Youth Support Worker ndash; Residential Full Time Only 36 hours per week Long Days of 8am to 11pm ndash; Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am 3 week rolling rota. Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working 2 sleeps Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working 2 sleeps Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working 3 sleeps * This is not elderly care, experience of elderly care only is not suitable * We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role At LINX16+ our primary objective is to provide vulnerable young people with quality support and guidance to enable them to develop the necessary skills to live full and independent lives. We are committed to supporting young people to prepare them for the transition to independence and adult life. We support young people leaving care, at risk of homelessness, unaccompanied young asylum seekers and pregnant teenagers amongst others. What is the role? As a Youth Support Worker you will be responsible for encouraging our service users to develop their independence whilst ensuring their emotional, psychological and physical needs are met. This could be in supplying support around motivation, self-esteem, respect for themselves and others and creating the opportunity for our young people to discuss their fears and concerns as they approach independence and adulthood. You will participate in advising and encouraging our young people to access (and participate in) education, employment/training programmes as well as supporting at interviews for further education, employment, housing options and with other external stakeholders. The role is not supporting around specific conditions but our service users may present conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and social/emotional difficulties. What do we look for? Experience in a similar environment supporting vulnerable Young People, either in a professional or personal capacity Ability to work within a potentially challenging environment where younger people may need support in understanding your guidance has their best interest at heart Knowledge of local resources and the willingness to research for more Excellent communication skills, basic administration skills and reporting/monitoring care plans The personal experience to be able to relate to some of the barriers our young people face as they move in to the adult world Patience, empathy and the desire to create positive outcomes for our service users whilst ensuring a tailored response rather than a ldquo;one size fits all rdquo; approach Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends on a rota basis and sometimes short notice changes in shifts Sleep ins form part of your role and offer an additional GBP50 per sleep inLINX16+ Values we look for in you Friendly - passionate and caring nature Positive - pleasant and approachable Empowering - others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives Person Centred - allowing our children to explore utilise their own strengths Innovative - by using or introducing new engagement methods and ideas Rewards and Benefits GBP500 Welcome Bonus* GBP1000 Refer A Friend scheme* Dedicated learning and development programmes Free DBS check Company Pension scheme Supportive and welcoming team Additional holiday purchase scheme Employee recognition schemes CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family friend rsquo;s grantsWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children rsquo;s list. Due to the amount of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. *T C rsquo;s Apply Youth Support Worker [SYS-10153