Overview
Our client at Kingston, Southwest London is looking for experienced Part Time Support Workers for an OFSTED Regulated Supported Living Service for young people aged 16 to 18.
Qualifications
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare or a related subject, or work experience in an OFSTED Regulated children’s home.
- Experience working with young people in a similar setting.
Ideal Candidate
Positive, supportive, honest, trustworthy, reliable, dependable and punctual individuals to join a team.
Responsibilities
- Promote the rights and interests of the young people whilst protecting them from danger, harm or abuse.
- Be responsible during the shift for the building, its annex, 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 such 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 if it arises.
- Ensure that 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
Varying – staff are required to work on variable shifts, which may include earlier, evenings, nights, sleep‑ins, weekends, bank and public holidays.
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