Support Worker days and nights (Driver Prefferred)

Zero hour contracts availableIs your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Sunderland/North Tyneside To actively promote the rights of the young people with a varied age range, provide them with quality support in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. This will entail the ability to work within Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance framework and may include undertaking delegated responsibilities for designated tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information is also important. Support the young people who may displaying challenging behaviours from past trauma to be accepted within society through positive encouragement, engagement and pathways to achieve their potential. Main Duties and Responsibilities Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People 1. Working with support providers and local authorities, supporting young people in their care.2. Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes3. To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each person4. Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the people that will promote their sense of security5. Provide firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions6. Ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents including self - harm7. Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle, healthy choices and positive options8. Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks9. To organise and participate in group activities and group holidays10. To assist in the provision/preparation of meals in the home if required11. To assist and support Young People through the process of leaving supported living12. Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment13. Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People14. To engage in and supervise day to day support practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person Team Membership 1. To work as a member of a team, ensuring that the reception, ongoing support and discharge of Young People is undertaken in accordance with the statutory framework and policies & procedures of the organisation2. To attend and contribute to staff meetings; this involves participation and collaboration with other staff in the provision of support to enable the development of the home.3. To work closely and in co-operation with support workers, social work staff, specialists and other professional agencies in accordance with the role and function of the home. To develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with families and other agencies.4. To support less experienced staff from time to time as part of their programme of induction to the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisations policies and procedures5. Undertake sleep in duties as appropriate6. Make positive use of supervision by senior staff7. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme8. To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development as agreed within supervision and appraisal sessions. Administrative 1. To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports and maintain files as required by the organisations policies and procedures2. Compile reports, including Review, Progress and Incident reports3. Adhere to appropriate guidelines and procedures4. To receive complaints in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation5. To undertake financial management and recording of day to day petty cash maintenance in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures6. To carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures7. All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation8. To participate in alternating shift pattern9. must have minimum of 12 month uk experienceJob Type: PermanentPay: Up to 14.00 per hourBenefits: Casual dress Company pension Employee discountShift: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shiftWork days: Every weekend Monday to Friday Weekends onlyEducation: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)Experience: young persons: 1 year (required) UK: 1 year (required)Language: English (required)Licence/Certification: full uk Driving Licence (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: LL/Min

Created: 2025-08-12