Welcome to Lily Housing Project, where we provide our young residents with a space to grow with confidence, enhance their self-esteem and develop the life skills required to live independently.
In this role you will form part of the team who are dedicated and professional to support 16-21 years old's in the Ferndown, Dorchester & Weymouth areas in our supported housing environment.
We support our young people 356 days a year, 24 hours a day. Therefore this position includes:
- 4 shifts a week to include 2 sleep-ins.
- Weekend work.
Location: Yeovil, Weymouth, Dorchester & Ferndown
Job Type: Full-time 33hrs, Permanent
Salary:
- 33-hour contract: £23,909.60 - £24,939.20 (including sleep-in rate)
- Hourly rate range £11.60 – £12.20 (dependent on experience)
- Sleep-in rate £55.00
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Provide support in daily living skills to help promote independence, such as advice and support on personal hygiene, house cleaning, cooking, healthy eating, social skills, emotional issues, drug and alcohol issues, resident disputes, and education. In accordance with resident’s support plan and issues discussed at relevant multi-agency meetings.
- To engage with our residents daily and offer support when needed.
- Review support plants to make sure standards are being met.
- Liaise with other appropriate services, acting as advocate and support for individuals to ensure they receive appropriate support services.
- To take residents shopping, to appointments i.e. doctors, care reviews, job centre appointments, etc.
- Help and support residents to prepare meals and snacks.
- Support residents keep their home clean and tidy.
- Undertake regular property inspection and room checks liaising with environmental officer.
About You:
- You are passionate about making a difference in supported accommodation.
- Ideally you will have experience in a supported accommodation setting and hold, or are working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- However, we welcome those new to the field who can demonstrate a strong passion towards improving young people's lives and a desire to develop a vocation in support work.
- You are reliable, compassionate, and have excellent communication skills.
- A driving license is required.
At Lily Housing Project, our goal is to support our young residents to become independent, contributing members of society.
Our staff develop trusting relationships with our residents, forming memorable bonds and celebrating achievement together. Our staffing standards and organisational ethos commits to providing friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff who help inspire, educate and problem-solve.
We pride ourselves on not only providing a dedicated team that ensures the young people we support remain at forefront of our provision, but also providing our team with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop themselves too.
Our projects are overseen by a specialist management team and highly skilled project leads, alongside high-quality, dedicated floating support workers that work across our projects every day.
We provide support 365 days a year, ensuring our resident’s safety and maximising potential in ensuring growth towards independence
Perks & Benefits:
- Free DBS check
- Extra holiday on your birthday (post-probation)
- Company Sickness Scheme (post-probation)
- Monthly clinical supervision
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal development
Why Lily Housing Project?
- Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of support and professional development.
- Recognition: Your relevant training and experience are valued and reflected in your starting salary.
- Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Accredited Employer: Proudly Investors in People accredited.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- A clear enhanced DBS check is required.
- Full employment history with explanations for any gaps is necessary.
- To meet Ofsted requirements all applicants must have a 5 year checkable UK work history.
- We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK.
- Lily Housing Project is committed to safeguarding and therefore operate a robust safer recruitment process.