ABOUT US…

Upwards Care Solutions operate registered support accommodation provisions across the UK. The homes can accommodate young people aged 16-25 years old who require support to transition into their adulthood with success and confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and empowering environment for our young people to prepare them for their adult life. We are a very supportive and friendly organisation which is growing quickly, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our company.

ABOUT THE ROLE…

The duties of a Live-In Support Worker typically include supporting young people with their independent living skills, developing their understanding on how to complete daily tasks for themselves and getting them ready to transition into their own tenancy with confidence.
We are dedicated to developing, encouraging and transiting our young people via the independent living programme.
The role as a Live-In Support Worker is to engage young people in education, training and employment. To support them in understanding the main aspects of each young person’s individual support plans

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide and maintain a high level of support in an nurturing environment in which young people feel safe and secure in their home
2. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them help and support when needed
3. Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
4. Positive behaviour support when directly working with young people who have emotional behavioural difficulties. De-escalation skills are required and must follow procedures in place for support.
5. Ensuring that each young people’s pathway plan is followed and completing their independent living programme
6. Supporting, guiding and assisting young people with cooking, cleaning, making appointments, attending education, training and employment. Allowing them to grow into their adulthood with a good understanding
7. To act as an advocate/keyworker if professionals meetings are needed
8. To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
9. Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential.
10. Enjoy sharing experiences and memories with young people going on activities in the community and within the home.
11. Providing support for young people in their education, training and employment, this may also mean supporting them with studying at times if requested

12. Keeping accurate records and providing them with key worker sessions and allow young people to maintain control over their independence

13. Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future.

• To follow and adhere to the supported accommodation regulations including the quality standards
• To have great understanding of the SCIFF and continue ongoing support for the registered service manager for each service we provide

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attending young people meetings (professional and house), parents’ evenings and any other relevant meetings required.
2. Supporting young people to appointments until they feel confident to go alone.
3. Receiving training appropriate to the role and maintaining an up-to-date training profile.
4. Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of daily record keeping as per company policies.
5. Responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies.