Leaving Care Support Worker

Our goal is to provide support where it is most needed within the community, we transform the lives of young people by providing a safe stable environment with caring, compassionate, consistent support teams which strive to inspire our young people on their journey of independence, whilst promoting their ability to achieve their full potential. We believe all young people, no matter their circumstances and background, deserve equal worth, equal rights and equal opportunities to transform their lives and we strive to reflect that in everything we do. Currently we primarily focus and house young people within the 18-25 age group. We are looking for Support Workers to join our team that have a background in delivering care and support to young people. You will be visiting young people living in supported accommodation in the community and help them to attend various appointments in the area, therefore a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. You'll be an empathetic and understanding role model and mentor working alongside young people, empowering them to:

• Develop individual choice, self-direction and essential life skills
• Live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives
• Find education, training or employment
• Build their self-esteem, confidence and resilience
• Grow their support networks
• Understand their finances and learn budgeting skills
• Develop social skills so they can enjoy their lives to the full
• Understand their rights and entitlements
• Develop and deliver person centred support
• Align support plans to compliment other support services and agencies
• Evidence service users progress
• Monitor and report safeguarding issues
• Ensure welfare and benefits are claimed to minimise arrears
• Property management ensuring health and safety and repairs.
• To assess and develop identified plans of support including care plans and risk assessments.
• To support monitor and record developments in the young person's independent living skills
• To be available to work at times appropriate to the changing needs of the Service User and for the efficient use of staff resources
The ideal candidate will have previous support work in a similar sector and have a passion for supporting and helping others from vulnerable backgrounds such as Ex-Offenders, Care Leavers, Homelessness, Substance Abuse and Mental Illness. As a team, we work flexibly to meet the needs of young people 24/7, 365 days a year so a flexible approach to your role is essential.


• Support Work: 1 year (required)
• Youth Work: 1 year (preferred)
• Leaving Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)
  
  TKB Housing CIC is a fully supported housing organisation and has been in operation since early 2019 - achieving goals in relation to production and delivery of service through excellent partnership working with existing professional bodies. Our focus is on providing the best support possible, wherever possible.
  
  Shifts available (but not limited to):
• Day shift - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (37.5 hours)
• Weekend - 8:30am-5pm (16 hours)
• Sleep In's - 8pm-11pm (3 hours) 11pm-7am (Sleep In £65) Monday - Sunday
• Please advise on your application your flexibility
This is a rewarding and meaningful role where you will be making a real difference to young people's lives. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From £12.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 - 37.5 per week