Committed to providing full care and support for children and young people
Young Persons Worker (Reference: YPW01)
If the answer is Yes we are the right organisation for you. Connections 2 Independence are looking for a fun, outgoing, independent and inspiring individual to join our team in supporting some of our most vulnerable young people. We need drive and passion with working with young people as we offer stipulated support will include elements of 1:1 support and group sessions to access our support programs.
C2I will include a variety of budgeting tasks in the young person’s support plans which include supported shops with the young person ensuring they can budget their personal allowance to purchase appropriate foods, health and hygiene products and any other essentials. We will run group sessions to develop social relationships amongst young people, these will include cooking workshops, budgeting, group shops, sexual health workshops and other activities.
Benefits include:
- Progression on professional development.
- Great pay.
- 28 days Annual Leave.
- Pension Scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.
Other Requirements:
- You will need to provide two references; one must be a recent or current employer
We provide support for vulnerable young people, which includes working regular shifts, evenings, nights and occasional weekends.
Closing Date for completed applications – TBC
Interviews – TBC
Essential Skills
- Experience of working in a range of settings with vulnerable young people.
- Demonstrable commitment to recognising and valuing young people’s achievement in a range of learning styles.
- Evidence of recent commitment to personal professional development.
- Experience of working on your own initiative and within a Team.
- Understanding and promotion of equal opportunities in both staff and client work.
- A “can-do” approach.
- Applicant requires to take part in an Enhanced Criminal Record check/DBS.
- Driving Licence and access to own transport.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service user empowerment and reintegration.
- Flexibility, creativity, initiative and self-motivation.
- Proven co-operation and communication skills.
- Excellent level of IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and case management databases.
- Level Three health and social care qualification
- GCSE’s Grade C or above in English & Maths.
- A flexible approach to working hours in line with the potentially unpredictable nature of housing management.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of handling budgets.
Mentor (Reference: M01)
Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and young people? Can you make a positive outlook to young people by allowing them to Connect 2 Independence? Do you want the opportunity to grow and advance a professional qualification? Can you put young people first? Do you act with a professional judgement and can build positive relationships with lead professionals such as social workers? Are you able to work flexibly to meet the needs of our young people (term time only).
If the answer is Yes we are the right organisation for you. Connections 2 Independence are looking for a fun, outgoing, independent and inspiring individual to join our team in supporting some of our most vulnerable young people. We need drive and passion with working with young people as we offer stipulated support will include elements of 1:1 support and group sessions to access our support programs.
C2I will be working from ASDAN to develop the young person’s support plans which include one to one work as well as group and family mentoring services. Connections 2 Independence provide support from young peoples front door, we need you to be the face of our service and create a positive reputation for our service by working closely with families, schools and other professionals. We work around re engagement, learning programs and transitioning back into mainstream schools.
Benefits include:
- Progression on professional development.
- Great pay.
- 28 days Annual Leave.
- Pension Scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.
Other Requirements:
- You will need to provide two references; one must be a recent or current employer
Closing Date for completed applications – TBC
Interviews – TBC
Essential Skills
- Experience of working in a range of settings with challenging young people.
- Demonstrable commitment to recognising and valuing young people’s achievement in a range of learning styles.
- Evidence of recent commitment to personal professional development.
- Experience of working on your own initiative and within a Team.
- Understanding and promotion of equal opportunities in both staff and client work.
- A “can-do” approach.
- Applicant requires to take part in an Enhanced Criminal Record check/DBS.
- Driving Licence and access to own transport.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service user empowerment and reintegration.
- Flexibility, creativity, initiative and self-motivation.
- Proven co-operation and communication skills.
- Excellent level of IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and case management databases.
- Level Three health and social care qualification
- GCSE’s Grade C or above in English & Maths.
- A flexible approach to working hours in line with schools, families and lead professionals.
Disability Support Worker (Reference: DSW01)
HOURS: Flexible, Amount of hours worked, decided by yourself.
We are currently recruiting for disability support workers to work with young people within our centre, afterschool club and the community.
Running and supporting the classes, running class activities, staff mentoring, supporting the team leaders, and supporting staff with whatever may arise in the day, as well as ensuring staff and new starters receive the relevant training to complete their DSW roles.
Please also be aware due to your experience and training you may need to be allocated as a keyworker for some of our complex young people.
It will be your responsibility to ensure all activities are out for your class and that all young people are engaging in activities, if you see a DSW struggling to engage a child, this is when you shall step in.
Should there be anything to hand over to parents, it will be your responsibility to talk with the parent with the allocated member of the staff.
Ensure staff are given support with CPOMS.
Within this role you will gain positive relationships with the individual but also the family, we believe you become a part of the individuals ‘extended’ family.
Essential Skills
- Experience with working with individuals with disabilities
- Evidence of recent commitment to personal professional development.
- Experience of working on your own initiative and within a team.
- Understanding and promotion of equal opportunities in both staff and client work.
- A “can-do” approach.
- Applicant requires to take part in an Enhanced Criminal Record check/DBS.
- Kind and caring
- Flexibility, creativity, initiative, and self-motivation.
- Willing to work closely with families, staff, and the management team
- To be able to think of new activities which are accessible for all CYP (children, young people), if not accessible then able to plan activities dependant on support needs.
Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about Connections 2 Independence and the services we provide, please call today on 01452 924 946 or alternatively, you can use the form below.
01452 924 946
info@connections2independence.com
Registered Office:
Unit 14 Capitol Park, Pearce Way, Gloucester, GL2 5YD
Company Number: 12466129