Key Worker

Job Overview

Job Description

Our client, Progressive Mindz is a six-bed residential service in Greenwich to provide 24 hours specialist support for young people (16-21) with a variety of complex needs

As the successful candidate, you will:

Build lasting relationships with young people by adopting a supportive, non-judgmental approach and working within a multidisciplinary environment to enhance outcomes for children and young people.

Deliver key work sessions and independent living skill sessions to meet the individual needs of residents.

To maintain records of daily contacts, produce weekly progress reports and update the support and risk management plans.

Safeguarding:

To proactively safeguard young people as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.

To manage incidents effectively using de-escalation tactics, write incident reports and carry out recommendations from management.

Health and Safety:

To carry out Health and Safety patrols and take part in routine housekeeping tasks.

Strict adherence to Lone Working Policy and Procedures.

To undertake light housekeeping duties.

Other:

To work in the service, mainly alone and work as part of a team; effective communication with colleagues, participate and contribute in team and case management meetings.

To actively take part in your own learning; participate in training & supervision sessions.

To complete the above in line with Progressive Minds Values and Policies and Procedures.

As the successful candidate, you should have:

Minimum two years experience of working with young people with a diverse background.

Ability to work with Children and Young people in a non-judgmental way, respecting their choices and working within a trauma informed environment.

Satisfactory reference checks and DBS checks

To be able to work as part of a rota 7 days a week working 12-hour shifts.

As the successful candidate, our client offers:

Salary depending on experience

Personalised Professional Development Program

Ongoing support; annual appraisals and monthly supervisions

Access to Paid Training

Full Time Position - 36 hours

Our clients are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.