Company description
Genell Ltd is a Not for Profit Company and the "Innovators" in the sector, we believe in giving back and providing high quality support in homely accommodation. We put our young people at the forefront of everything we do and encourage participation and choice.
Job description
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR 20 HOUR CONTRACTS.
If you want to be part of an innovative company that gives back whilst providing excellent support to vulnerable care leavers 16+ then this is the role for you.
Genell Ltd are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, honest and charismatic individuals to join our developing teams.
Title: Waking Night Support Worker 16+ Peterborough
Role: To provide support services to vulnerable young people who may be leaving care, stepping down from secure accommodation, need additional support prior to living fully independently.
Working Hours: Permanent contract - waking night positions available.
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Qualifications: Preferred Minimum Diploma Level 3 in Children's Residential Care or equivalent related studies. Diploma will be provided otherwise.
Safeguarding: All applicants must:
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Provide at least two satisfactory references, one of which must be from their most recent employer.
- Provide a commitment to adhere to all Genell Support Policies and Procedures in order to safeguard the young people they are supporting.
Duties:
To promote the rights and interests of the young people whilst protecting them from danger, harm or abuse.
To advise, support, and exchange information with other team members.
To act in any emergency situation, and apply established protocols relating to emergency situations.
Team members have responsibility to ensure that the environmental needs meet statutory requirements concerning Health and Safety regulations, reporting directly to their line manager any concerns.
To comply with and adherence to the policies, procedures and practice of the home
To provide a positive role model for colleagues and the young people.
Key Tasks:
To be familiar with the assessed needs of each young person, and to provide appropriate support as defined in Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
To maintain clear and accurate records as required by the policies and procedures, and to ensure that all records are completed accurately and to acceptable standards.
To undertake developmental training where offered, and to maintain & improve knowledge and skills in the interests of achieving young peoples outcomes.
To liaise with outside agencies
To respect the confidentiality of young people and other team members unless in direct conjunction with the Whistle Blowing policy.
To carry out any reasonable requests by your line manager as deemed necessary to fulfil your role of employment.
Expectations:
To act in an honest and trustworthy manner at all times.
To be reliable, dependable and punctual.
To work openly and cooperatively with all young people and colleagues, and to treat them with dignity and respect at all times.
To avoid putting yourself or any other person at unnecessary risk.
To seek guidance and clarification from your line manager regarding any aspect of your role and responsibilities that you are unsure of.
To avoid any behaviour in or outside of work that would call into question your suitability to be employed in the social care sector.
Most importantly we want you to engage with the young people, keep them safe and encourage every individual we work with to reach their full potential and be the best they can.
Please Note:
This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities but is not intended to establish a total definition of the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GSCIC1
