Support Worker

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People

• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
• To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
• To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.
• As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.
• To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.
• To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
• Support young people in project and group work.
• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

Personal Development and Team Membership

• To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conj...