Support Worker - Care Leaving

· Access to vehicle required: A full UK driving license, and we ask that you get business insurance for your vehicle.

· Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship to candidates

What we do

Crystal Care Solutions are a specialist, independent social care organization who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region.

What you'll do

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Crystal Care Solutions team for a Support Worker within our Care Leaving Service for 16-25 year olds. Our aim and yours will be to transform the lives of the young people in our service. As a Support Worker, every day will be different and you won't find a more rewarding career.

We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of young people. You'll enjoy working with children and young people, providing day to day support, guidance and facilitate activities. You'll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for our young people.

· Provide a safe environment for the young people within our service

· Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships

· Be a good team player to provide a high level of support and achieve positive outcomes

· Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities

· Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork

· Demonstrate a commitment to own training and development

· Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home

· Have resilience, motivation and determination

· Can adapt to challenging and changing situations

· Be inclusive to all children and young people and committed to upholding and protecting the rights of individuals

· Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins

· Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word, or willing to learn

· Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks

· Full UK driving licence

Desirable Attributes

· Experience working with adults or young people in a supported living or residential setting

· Experience of working within learning disability or mental health settings, with individuals who may demonstrate challenging and complex behaviours, or in a therapeutic young people's residential setting

· Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Persons Workforce or equivalent or willingness to work towards the above Level 3 qualification

· Knowledge of current legislation relevant to Care Leaving services or supported living

· Experience of Ofsted/CQC/Social Care Wales inspections

· Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people,

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• full UK Driving Licence and vehicle (preferred)
  
  Crystal Care Solutions is a company committed to its employees. In addition to a competitive salary based on shift pattern, qualifications and sleep-ins, we offer many additional benefits to our employees:


· Pension Auto-enrolment scheme

· 'Pay Care Scheme' funded by Crystal Care Solutions which gives you cash back for medical costs

· Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year

· 'Perk Box', discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

· Annual Leave Service Award each year, up to a total of 1 extra weeks' holiday after 5 years

· Long Service Bonus of £750 given after 5 continuous full time years of employment

· Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 3 with Children and Young People and Level 5 in Leadership and Management

· Qualification Bonus when you complete your Level 3 (£500) or Level 5 (£750) qualifications, paid in instalments

· Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend you've recommended for a role

· Free meals on shift (for residential roles)

· DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year

· Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year (if applicable)

· New Starter Bonus if you're L3 Residential Childcare qualified when joining Crystal Care Solutions of up to £1000, paid in instalments, Crystal Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and promotes Equal Opportunities in employment. As a company we oppose any form of unlawful discrimination. You are expected to comply with Crystal Care Solutions policy on Equal Opportunity to ensure that your work practice and actions re-enforce this at all times.

Crystal Care Solutions does not offer sponsorship to applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,440.00-£32,708.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Store discount


Application question(s):

• Are you currently on a Skilled worker or student visa?


• Are you looking for sponsorship?