Leaving care support worker

Amore Group is currently recruiting for hard-working, positive, enthusiastic, and empathetic support workers who are motivated, caring, and committed and truly want to make a difference, supporting young people ages 16 + in a semi-independent living environment across the northwest.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

As a valued member of our team, you'll work within a home environment delivering high-quality support to our client base and providing person-centred support.

Working as part of the support team, you'll encourage independence through well-structured support plans, assist with daily tasks (this does not include any personal care, no administration of medicine, and no restraint), and implement support plans to meet the individual’s needs. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to ensure that our clients are safeguarded from any presented risks whilst respecting the dignity of our clients and promoting independence.

*Requirements and skills: *

• To work with outside agencies and professionals, families, and young people to ensure that their needs are met. Also, maintain a professional manner when attending meetings for the young person either in the home or via Zoom and give clear and accurate information
• Accurate reporting writing, this can be an incident report or reports on the day-to-day activities of the young person
• To promote the young people's independence and provide a safe and caring homely environment for the young people to enjoy and grow
• To encourage young people to learn skills that will help them progress into their adult life and attend college/meetings.
• Have the knowledge and skills to recognize potential risks of harm or categories of abuse and respond appropriately to the situations ensuring the safety and protection of the young people at all times
• Have the ability to remain calm in challenging / Demanding situations

*Benefits*

• Hourly pay of £11.50 per hour + £30 sleeps paid ( If required)
• Flexible working hours to meet your needs
• Weekly Pay
• Upon completion of induction / mandatory training a total of 40 hours paid
• The Client promotes in-house career progression
• Excellent working environment
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS
• Casual Dress
• Referral bonus scheme – earn £100 for every successful referral!
• 24-hour support – An on-call service is in place 7 days a week for any support needed whilst on shift

Person Specification

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• Patient, caring and understanding
• Good listening skills with clear communication
• Good reporting and recording skills
• Be able to follow and adhere to policies and procedures
• Confident lone working but also working well as part of a team
• Have a good work ethic with a positive attitude
• Be a team player
• Have clear verbal and good written communication skills
• IT Literate
• Transferable enhanced DBS would be an advantage but not essential
• Confidently deal with challenging situations
• Have experience working within a similar role

*Training / Qualifications*

• Up to 12-week structured induction plan
• Mandatory Training provided ( Refreshed once a year)
• Specific training provided as and when required
• Regular supervisions

Shift Availability

• Flexible shift patterns available to meet the needs of the client

*Further information*

• If you have a transferable DBS then please let us know (Child and Adults)
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
• Be willing or have a Diploma 3

If you have any questions about this role, or would like to find out about some of our other support worker vacancies, please email chloe.thomason@amore-group.co.ukOR morgan.morton@amore-group.co.uk

*INDASC*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 91 per week

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s)

• Happy to travel out of area?

Experience

• support work: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness To TravelWork Location: In person

Reference ID: INDASC