Live In Support Worker (Drivers)

LIVE IN SUPPORT WORKER

The young people our support staff work with every day have a diverse range of care needs, personalities and lifestyles. We’re looking for someone just like you, to provide the award-winning care we pride ourselves on, by living in the young people's homes, helping to maintain their independence and enriching their lives. 

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This role is offered on a self-employed basis.  Successful candidates will need to provide proof of the following:

£800 - £900 per week depending on qualifications.  (Must have Level 3 in Health and Social Care to receive the £900 per week)

• HMRC UTR Number
• Liability Insurance
• National Insurance Number
• All neccessary paperwork requested by company before taking on role.

Hours of Work

14 days/nights on shift.

7 days off

Rota's devised in advance so all staff are aware of their shifts.

Location

Gloucester

Main Tasks

• Live in the young person’s property for 14 days and nights, support the young person with independence skills and household chores.  
• Delivering the independence support plan.
• Complete daily paperwork and reports online.
• Ensure the property is in order, any repair issues flag up with management.
• Support young person to undertake general housekeeping/cleaning duties within the property
• Engage with young person.
• Complete any other checks as and when required through your shift.
• Assist the young person in cooking meals and cleaning  up after themselves.
• Assist young person with any educational work they may have for college or training.
• Communicate essential information with other support workers and managers as and when required.
• Be aware of your surroundings always, for the safety of the young people.
• Work with external agencies.
• Assist with appointments with external agencies.

Apply if you possess:

• NVQ (QCF) Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care
• Minimum of 12 months experience working with vulnerable young people
• A current DBS check
• Full clean, UK driving licence (necessity)
• IT literacy – MS Office
• Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills
• A flexible, empathic, supportive attitude
• The ability to work autonomously
• Training in safe-guarding, child protection, risk assessments beneficial.
• You must have a professional manner as you will be working closely with social workers and professionals from external agencies.

Training in company procedure and systems will be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.