Young People Support Worker

Gateshead

£32,000 - £56,000 per annum

Are you looking to make a difference to young people lives?

Are you enthusiastic?

Looking for a challenge?

Love working in an environment where no two days are the same?

BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE BELOW:

* Work 4 days on and have 4 days off

* Travel to Gloucestershire for 4 days training ( Accommodation will be provided along with breakfast and Lunch)

* Manual Car Driver

Tasks and duties:

* Aligned to the young person's individual care plan, via a person-centred approach, you'll provide personalised care and support including assisting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation, and other personal care tasks.

* Managing conflict by engaging in positive approaches to challenging behaviour

* Identifying and mitigating risk on a daily basis for everyone including the young person

* Coaching and mentoring to achieve better outcomes with the YP

* Stakeholder communication with family contacts, local authorities, emergency services, education providers and more

* Report writing, daily reports & incident report forms ABCs and Service User Recording System - Mentor

* Adherence to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

* Ensure all information and/or intelligence specific to the young person is treated with discretion and the appropriate sensitivity

* Ensure all your activities fall in-line within the regulations and code of conduct set by The Care Quality Commission

* Adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)

* Carry out vehicle safety checks and driving the young person to appointments, activities etc

Person specification:

* Capable of applying conflict resolution and risk management skills in a caregiving setting

* Proficient in identifying potential risks and taking appropriate preventive actions

* Experienced in handling conflicts and challenging behaviour professionally and effectively

* Passionate about coaching and mentoring others

* Takes positive steps to support YPs in achieving their goals and aspirations

* Provides guidance and support to other members of the care team

* Ability to remain calm under pressure

* Willingness to undergo training for skill and knowledge development

* Resilient and calm under pressure

Knowledge/experience:

* Experience within a care setting (can be professional or through lived experience).

* Familiar with written administration in MS Word.

Qualifications:

* Essential - Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (and/or be willing to complete within 12 months)

* First Aid Qualification is desirable but will be trained

* Full UK Manual driving license

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