Intensive Needs Support Worker

BDS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to join a local justice charity, assisting and supporting vulnerable young people aged 16 – 18 or up to the age of 21 and leaving the care service. Rate of pay: Day Role- £14.96 per hour PAYE, £19.55 per hour Umbrella Working across Lewisham/ Amersham You are required to have an Enhanced adult and child DBS in place prior to applying for this position, Shift’s available; Nights; 20.15 – 07.45 Or Early 07.30hrs – 15.30, Late 14.00 – 22.00 What are the main duties of the role? Frontline support work 1-2-1 with 1 or 2 young people within a home environment. Supporting the YP to enhance their independent living skills Tailoring person centred action plans based upon any needs identified Offering support and guidance to the YP throughout Signposting the YP onto other specialist agencies such as – mental health services, substance misuse provides (for example) Ensuring property standards are well maintained and within this reporting any maintenance to the central maintenance team and/ or landlord Completing regular health and safety checks Completing regular fire safety checks Maintaining the security of the property Maintaining good relationships with our neighbours and the local community Keeping documents and paper trails up to date and within this documenting all support with the YP within their dedicated support file Identifying, responding to and recording any safeguarding concerns and / or incidents as per Safeguarding Policy and local procedures Working in collaboration with a number of external agencies so having the ability to communicate professionally and accurately is key to this role Building good trusting relationships with the YP You will need to be a driver with access to a car with the correct business insurance to cover you for work purposes. Apply now for immediate consideration