Young Person’s Support Worker

Work with York Limited are recruiting Young Person's Support Workers to work on a 2:1 basis, supporting a non-verbal young person with autism and challenging behaviours. Support will be in the family home in York, and also out and about in the city. Core hours are 3.30pm – 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-8pm on weekends on a 4 week rota.

Additional hours will be available in school holidays. Hourly pay ranges from £17.78 to £19.41 depending on experience, with additional allowances for evening and weekend work.

• Providing consistent, safe emotional support and de-escalating distress or behavioural challenges using NAPPI techniques;
• Assisting with daily activities, including some personal care, help at mealtimes, and maintaining hygiene, all within a structured routine;
• Administering medication when required;
• Driving the young person to local activities and events;
• Following and contributing to an individual care plan, and service risk assessments, and policies;
• Keeping accurate and timely records, respecting and maintaining the young person’s privacy and confidentiality
• Promoting a safe, structured and stimulating environment tailored to the young person’s individual needs.

• Have experience of providing support to young people who have challenging behaviours, autism and ADHD.
• Take a positive, proactive approach to support.
• Be able to build positive relationships with the young person and his family members and with other carers in the team.
• Have strong communication skills and an understanding of the need to consult other professionals in urgent situations.
• Be NAPPI trained to level 3 or be willing to undertake this training.
• Be a car driver (family vehicle to be used)
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.
• Have an enhanced DBS for child workforce on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one.

Work with York offer weekly pay (you can fill in timesheets on an app), accrued holiday pay, staff uniform, online training, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

Work with York Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment. We will therefore require successful candidates to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service unless they already have a DBS on the Update Service.