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You don’t need a lot of previous experience or qualifications for this role – we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, and the desire and commitment to giving the best care to children and young people.

• A positive approach, providing a fun environment for the young people in our care.
• Ideally, a HNC and SVQ 3 in a social care discipline (or a qualification which would meet the registration requirements) or a commitment to working towards these.
• Ability to manage difficult situations.
• Willingness to participate in relevant on the job or off site training
• Providing support and care
• A commitment to working on rota pattern, which includes weekends and some bank holidays.

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Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Jessica Jarvis at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11817

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Our housing support and care at home service is all about empowering young individuals to live independently within their own homes and communities. We currently provide full-time, 2:1 care and support for two young people, a young man and a young woman. Both our young people have a learning disability and can at times present with behaviours that challenge. They live individually in their own tenancies and our aim is to promote and develop their skills and advocate on their behalf.
Our approach is centred on assisting them with daily routines, personal care, and medication, all while nurturing their zest for life and activity. We keep them engaged with exciting adventures, walks, swimming, surfing, park visits, and exploring new experiences.
As a Housing Support Worker in our team, you’ll play a crucial role in creating and implementing personalised care plans. You’ll have the rewarding opportunity to support our young people in their journey towards greater independence, helping them achieve milestones, make informed decisions, and actively engage with their community.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that behaviour is a form of communication. We strive to understand the messages behind challenging behaviours and guide individuals to express themselves in positive and effective ways.

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Job Description
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In perso

Some key responsibilities of a Housing Support Worker are;

• Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Maintaining effective working relationships and communication with colleagues, young people and families.
• Being alert to child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Helping young people transition in to happy and healthy adults.
• Being solution focused and building on strengths.
• Achieving the highest standards of safeguarding, whether through direct care provision or support activities to the young people who come into contact with our services, or by appropriately reporting concerns

You don’t need a lot of previous experience or qualifications for this role – we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, and the desire and commitment to giving the best care to children and young people.

• A positive approach, providing a fun environment for the young people in our care.
• Ideally, a HNC and SVQ 3 in a social care discipline (or a qualification which would meet the registration requirements) or a commitment to working towards these.
• Ability to manage difficult situations.
• Willingness to participate in relevant on the job or off site training
• Providing support and care
• A commitment to working on rota pattern, which includes weekends and some bank holidays