Main Responsibilities:
To engage children and young people through a variety of positive activities, arranging and facilitating subsequent sessions in Kirk Hallam
To provide one to one mentoring for identified young people where required
To lead, plan and organise outcome focussed activities to engage young people during sessions, underpinned by methods to overcome individual social, educational and emotional barriers and to create personal development plans
To establish positive and interactive relationships with young people in group and one to one settings
To lead volunteers and junior staff allocating roles and responsibilities where required pre, during and post sessions
Manage workloads efficiently prioritising this effectively allowing changes yet ensuring all administrative duties are completed within required time-lines and stored correctly
To help each young person develop life skills and accomplish specific goals, helping them to improve their mental health and well-being, predominantly through fun and positive learning activities
To monitor each mentee and record progress reports after each session
To gather monitoring and evaluation data from each young person
Responsible for the health and safety of yourself, staff and young people within your care during activities
Effectively safeguard young people under your supervision. Following Parkside safeguarding policy and procedures at all times
We are looking for someone who:
Has the ability to lead, advice and support colleagues
Has the ability to engage with young people on a level that brings the best out of them and supports positive change
Has willingness to work outdoors all year round
Has personal commitment to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable young people in the borough
Has knowledge and experience of safeguarding with additional training to be provided
Has knowledge of current trends and challenges faced by young people today
Training:Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.Training Outcome:Following successful completion of the Youth Work apprenticeship, the apprentice can progress into a qualified Youth Worker role or continue to a higher-level apprenticeship or qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning and Development. You may also develop specialist skills in areas such as mentoring, safeguarding, mental health, or community engagement, with opportunities to progress into senior youth work, project coordination, team leadership, or management roles. Employer Description:We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Leader to join our growing organisation. The role will focus on the direct engagement with young people in an alternative learning environment with some wider community work involved, this role will be a hybrid approach based at The POD in Ilkeston along with various venues in Kirk Hallam.Working Hours :37 hours including 7 hours study time. Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
This is an opportunity with a specialist provider of children’s homes and supported accommodation in the Devon area.
My client is looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker in a children’s home based in the centre of Exeter.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management with Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications. My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £31,600 (£28,080 plus £3,600 sleep ins)
Full-time contract – 40 Hours
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
We are considering candidates who have children’s home experience as well as candidates with transferable professional experience including
Youth Worker or Community Youth Work
Young Offending or Custodial
SEN Education or TA/LSA for young people with behavioural needs
Relevant Degree/Graduate (Psychology, Sociology, Behavioural studies)
The below is mandatory to be considered for this job
Full Manual Driving License and Vehicle
Be able to work shifts including weekends, nights, sleep ins,
Resilience to manage challenging behaviours
Please note this children's home is based in Exeter and will require you to have a driving license and vehicle. ....Read more...
Ready to make a difference to the lives of young people?Role: Team LeaderSetting: Residential Children’s HomeLocations: Lewisham or NewhamSalary: £32,350 per yearA specialist children's residential care provider is looking for an experienced Team Leader to join their team, supporting young people in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, building on your experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker while taking greater responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home and supporting the wider team.You'll lead shifts, mentor and support staff, promote positive relationships with young people and ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are maintained.We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader with a background in children's residential care, strong safeguarding knowledge and a genuine passion for helping young people build confidence, resilience and independence.About you:
Experience working within children's residential care, youth work or children's services.Experience working at a senior level within a residential children’s homeNVQ Level 3/Diploma for Residential ChildcareUnderstanding of trauma-informed practice and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model.Experience leading shifts, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.Right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits:Fantastic benefits and enhancements including generous holiday allowance, wellbeing support and continued training development.....Read more...
