Out of Hours Support Worker

Description

Our local government clients in Cardiff, Wales, are recruiting for an Out-of-Hours Support Worker. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR. You will be required to provide residential support to children and young people in bespoke emergency placements. You should be self-motivated, well organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This role will require you to complete the All-Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care within 6 months of appointment. You should be able to work flexibly, including working evenings and weekends, and a full, valid driving licence and sole use of a vehicle is required.

Responsibility

The Interventions Hub is essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. This will enable vulnerable children, young people and families to receive emergency support outside of regular office hours. You should have experience working with children, young people, and their families, and be committed to supporting families in enhancing parenting capacity and improving the life chances of children and young people.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care
• CACHE Level 3 qualification
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM.

Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage - About You:

• Experience of working directly with vulnerable children and parents/carers in the community.
• Experience of working in a statutory setting or with children in need.
• Previous experience in a residential setting with young people.
• Prior experience of working with young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and complex needs.
• Experience in providing personal care.
• Experience of working and liaising with other agencies.
• Experience of working with families to effect change.
• Knowledge of the Department of Health Assessment Framework for Children in Need and their families.
• Able to work within the quality standards framework and achieve set goals/outcomes for Families.
• First Aid Training Certificate
• Able to speak Welsh and another relevant language, i.e., Arabic, Somali, Polish or Czech, is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate awareness/Understanding of equal opportunities.
• To be emotionally intelligent and aware.
• Flexible approach to work, ability to work unsociable hours and sleep-in.
• To possess a full driving licence and use of a car to undertake duties.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References, including current employment
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult)
• Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.