Key Support Worker Residential Outreach

Key Support Workers Residential Outreach- Tottenham, Enfield, Stratford

We are a Supported Housing provider are looking to expand our team of experienced Support/Key workers and bank/ staff in the Tottenham/Enfield and surrounding areas.

The main purpose of the role is to provide emotional and practical support to young people who are looked after by the Local Authority. This role will also involve undertaking a range of practical tasks and assisting with assessment and casework duties/studies. The Support/Key worker will need to be able to provide advice, support and guidance and to help empower young people to take more control over their lives, enabling them to live independently and integrate within the community.

We are seeking energetic and dedicated key/support workers to provide care and support to young people and families. You will be required where necessary to attend appointments with the service users, and you must have good level of written skills and be IT literate as you will be required to compile reports on a daily basis.
The right candidate will be highly flexible and an effective team member, they will also have the following skills and attributes;

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
Qualified Social Worker or equivalent by experience
Qualification in Youth work or equivalent by experience.
of working in a supported housing setting
Experience of establishing and maintaining boundaries when working with young people.
Experience of developing positive working relationship with a range of service users.
The knowledge of Current legislation relating to work with care leavers aged 16+.
Understanding of the need for inclusive quality community and family support services.
Methodical and organised
Good at juggling tasks and prioritising
Prepared to attend appointments/meetings with care leavers
A good team player
Computer literate and competent in Microsoft packages. i.e Word, Excel, Power Point etc
A good level of English, written and oral
Accuracy with good attention to detail
Show initiative and commitment
Valid DBS/Right to work in the U.K

We’re looking for applicants that are a people’s person as your role will mainly involve working with young people 16+ from diverse backgrounds. You also need to be efficient and have excellent time management skills.

Please note;-We are seeking Key support workers who are flexible and will work a mixture of Mornings, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays.
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Hours: varied Shifts, Morning/Day/Night/Weekends/Holidays
Location: Tottenham, Enfield and Stratford
Pay: To be advised

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the post email your UPDATED CV