My life semi-independent project
Residential Youth Support Worker
Job Description
ATTENTION! This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others! Amazing team, culture, and development opportunities!
We are My Life Project, and our goal is simple. To give young people the tools for a better future.
About Us
We are a growing organisation with a team of 60 individuals that have on main goal in mind: to make a difference and improve the lives of those we work with; both young people and staff.
Since 2012, My Life Project has gone above and beyond to give young people a brighter future. Working with a wide range of young people, including looked after children, care leavers, parents with babies, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, we provide quality accommodation and one-to-one mentoring support to guide young people towards independence.
We’re passionate about enabling each person to achieve their potential, and with My Life Project, they will.
Why Work for Us?
Well, not only will you have the chance to genuinely make a difference to the lives of others, but you’ll also get to enjoy:
- An amazing team and company culture, where you’ll always have support
- Opportunities for career development and long-term growth – many of our managers started with the company at a young age, and have since developed and taken on more responsibility
- The opportunity to gain a Level 3/4 Diploma in residential childcare,funded for by us!
- Employee wellbeing scheme
- Christmas and summer parties
- Employee rewards and prizes
- Opportunity to earn well £££ – as we pay by shift, what you put in is what you get out!
About The Role
The purpose of this role is to support a range of young people (16-19) with the transition into adulthood and promote independent living, allowing them to personally grow and reach their potential.
This role will involve 24.5 hours shifts (9am-9.30am following day), 2-3 per week on a 3 week rolling rota. Some weekend shifts will be required. You are paid £237.50 for each shift, meaning your total earnings will be around £27,000- £30,000 annually, with overtime also available!
Some of your day-to-day duties will include:
- Supporting between 1-5 young people, helping and training them on how to complete everyday life tasks/skills such as cooking, budgeting, securing employment, improving their education and more.
- Encourage individuals to get involved with the community and any local initiatives.
- Complete basic Health and Safety checks on the home.
- Work in partnership with other agencies and support the young people to attend meetings with other professionals. You will be required to attend admission and planning meetings; and attend Looked after Children Reviews ensuring all relevant paperwork is complete.
- Complete monthly progress reports on each individual, alongside other ad-hoc administrative duties.
About You/Requirements
Even better… Whilst having some experience in working with children and/or young people is important, it is not essential to be in this exact field. We are also happy to consider candidates with some experience in other child/young people related fields, with the right attitude and personality, as that’s what’s important to us. We’re looking for people who are reliable, have a great work ethic, want to impact the lives of others, are good team players and strong communicators.
Candidates MUST be able to pass a DBS check and obtain satisfactory references before starting with the company.
So, whether you’re new to this sector or are an experienced professional looking for a company that will value you and your well-being, we want to hear from you!
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact admin@mylife.uk.net to discuss further!
Please note: We are NOT able to offer sponsorship for work Visas at this time, so please do not apply if you would require this to work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £237.50 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bexleyheath, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- working with Young people and adolescents: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Children and Young Peoples workforce (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 24/7 Bexley