Support Worker - Catalyst Care Group : Job Details

What is the Role

Your role of a Support Worker exists to manage all aspects of the young person’s support and accommodation in line with our mission and values.

You will be part of a key team supporting Children and Young People with complex mental health, autism and complex behavioural needs. You will provide support to gain greater independence and empowering them to achieve goals that are set.

You will support the educational development and achievements of the young person and remain informed about educational matters and contribute to the development of educational opportunities inherent in the home.

If required, to act, as key worker providing support and ensuring the implementation of their individual care plan.

As required, to attend childcare reviews and contribute to the assessment and care planning process, ensuring high standards of safe working practices are always adhered to.

The role requires you to be active with the young person and have a positive energy. You will need to have good communication and listening skills. You will be required to think on the spot and be opened minded about the young person’s views.

Every day will be different from sports, cooking, climbing to being outdoors.

What are we looking for:

• 12 Months Experience in a Caring environmentHealth & Social Care Level 3 Qualification

• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with Children & Young People, Families, Colleagues and External Agencies

• To be able to work to own initiative

• Ability to take direction and self-motivate

• Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills

• Effective and efficient teamwork

• To conduct themselves in a professional manor in statutory reviews and professional meetings

• To lead by example and follow policy and procedure

• To engage and motivate young people