Support Workers for a OFSTED Regulated Service: – Full Time /Part Time: From £14.05 per hour DOE

Our client at Wandsworth, Southwest London is looking for full‑time or part‑time experienced Support Workers for an OFSTED Regulated Supported Living service for young people aged 16 to 18.

Mandatory Requirements

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or a related topic, or work experience in an Ofsted Regulated Children’s home.
• Experience working with young people in a similar setting.

Ideal Candidate/Profile

• Positive, supportive, honest, trustworthy, reliable, dependable and punctual individuals to join a team.

The Role

To provide a support service to vulnerable young people, aged between 16 and 18, and be able to identify and take appropriate actions according to their needs, in conjunction with other parties and agencies.

Duties

• Promote the rights and interests of the young people while protecting them from danger, harm or abuse.
• Be responsible during the shift for the building, its annexe, and any other establishments for which the service has responsibility.
• Advise, support, and exchange information with other staff team members.
• Act in any emergency and apply established protocols relating to emergency situations.
• Be responsible for unit financial administration during the shift, including petty cash, activity money, young people’s personal allowances and other budgets that require correct appropriation.
• Organise and promote the smooth running of shifts, including sleep‑in shifts and waking nights.
• Challenge poor performance within other members of the staff team when it arises.
• Ensure environmental needs meet statutory requirements concerning Health and Safety Regulations and the National Minimum Standards, reporting directly to the line manager any concerns.

Shift Pattern

Varies – staff are required to work variable shifts, which may include early, evenings, nights, sleep‑ins, weekends and bank and public holidays.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…