UASC Support Worker

About This Support Worker Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate full-time Support Worker to support young people aged 16 to 18 years old, who are referred into our unaccompanied asylum-seeking settings. You must have previous experience within this field and will be part of an embedded UASC team, made up of Support Workers, Team Managers, and a Registered Service Manager.

At New Chapters, we support all aspects of unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people’s experiences from the point that they are placed with us. Recognising the trauma, challenges, and loss our young people have been through, we undertake holistic assessments of their needs and support them through the immigration system, whilst also being ambitious for their future. NCSW is committed to the safeguarding, welfare, and development of all young people. We expect all our staff to share these values.

What does the Support Worker Role Involve?

• Support young people through the immigration process, including age assessments where necessary.
• Work closely with the support team to develop and implement support plans and safety plans tailored to meet the needs of each young person, ensuring their well-being.
• Mentor young people to achieve positive outcomes, including finding and giving them opportunities to develop themselves.
• Support young people to achieve their goals, helping them into education, employment, and training.
• Teach young people essential life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and booking appointments.
• Engage young people to participate in positive activities, both in placement and in the community.
• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support to young people.
• Support young people to develop healthy lifestyles, positive relationships, self-esteem, and confidence.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and clean living environment.
• Follow policies, risk assessments, and keep up to date with daily paperwork.

Requirements to become a Support Worker with New Chapters:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with young people, preferably unaccompanied young people.
• NVQ or willingness to work towards achieving it.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person