Youth Support Worker - Colchester

Would you like a job where everyday is different when you are making a difference? Award winning healthcare providers 1 Stop Healthcare are recruiting for Support Workers in Ipswich for Residential Children's home. Flexible shifts weekends and weekdays, day and night shifts available. Person Specification Essential * Positive and non-judgmental value base * Ability to demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity to colleagues, service users and all external personnel * A knowledge of the Children Act and subsequent relevant legislation * Ability to represent the organization to outside bodies and those within local communities. * Demonstration of a commitment to supporting and motivating young people * Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with young people * Ability to manage issues relating to health and safety * Willingness to manage household tasks * Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins - including weekends and bank holidays * Experience of working with children or young people * Good standard of written and verbal English * Highly motivated, adaptable and able to work under their own initiative Desirable * Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to Houses of Multiple Occupancy * An understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the provision of supported housing services and social care for care leavers * Experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a supported housing setting * Ability to show leadership skills * Ability to write reports and contribute to support plans * Full, clean driving licence and use of own vehicle with business insurance If you uphold the skills we are looking for, and would like to work for a company where you really do make a difference and where no day is the same; Then please contact Angharad on 01206 913164 or Casey on 01206 913166 to discuss this exciting opportunity further. If reaching you is difficult please state in your application cover note when we can reach you and we will be in touch