Relief Support Worker
Relief Support Worker
Relief Support Worker | Children & Young People
At Positive Futures, we believe every child and young person deserves opportunities to have fun, make friends, build confidence and be part of their community.
We're looking for kind, caring and enthusiastic people to support children and young people aged 5-18 with a learning disability and/or autism to enjoy the things that matter to them. Whether that's going swimming, visiting a local café, trying a new activity, or simply building confidence in social situations, you'll be there to encourage, support and celebrate every achievement along the way.
You don't need previous experience or qualifications for this role. We know that the best support comes from people who are patient, compassionate, dependable and genuinely enjoy helping others. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Supporting Children and Young People
Form a positive relationship with the child/young person, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with them and their families
Ensure every child/young person we support is protected from abuse at all times and report any issue of concern in line with Positive Futures’ Safeguarding Children Policy
Support the child/young person to access social, leisure and community-based activities in their local area
Provide high-quality support at all times, giving each child/young person the particular support they need, as outlined in their person-centred plan, to help them to achieve their objectives/goals
Act as a role model to others when supporting children and young people in the community
Support children and young people to improve their level of independence at home and in the community
About this role
Our support takes place when children and young people are most available, so flexibility is important.
You'll need to be available for:
Afternoon and evening hours during term time (typically 3pm-7pm)
Saturday working
Flexible hours during school holiday periods
This role can work particularly well for people looking for part-time hours that fit around other commitments.
Work as part of a team, to learn about the child/young person and share that knowledge with staff and/or volunteers
Ensure any risks that are identified during support of a child/young person are responded to promptly and escalated in line with Positive Futures’ Risk Management Framework
Support children and young people to understand and make choices and to speak up for themselves
Be able to work on a consistent but flexible basis, on your own or as part of a team
Administration
Accurately complete and submit all records on an on-going basis within the service e.g. learning logs, communication charts, contact records, incident reports, risk assessment updates etc.
Professional Practice
Attend meetings like team meetings and meet with your manager (Person Centred Supervision) regularly.
Complete all mandatory training as part of your probationary period and any further training which may be required to support the children and young people referred into the service.
Access NI:
An Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining the position.
Positive Futures adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Positive Futures also have a Policy and procedure on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Storage & Handling copies of which can be made available upon request
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of religious belief; political opinion; sex; sexual orientation; marital or civil partnership status; racial group; age; disability
What you will need
Required criteria
- Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone for at least 6 months in the past 2 years.
- Hold a full and valid UK Drivers Licence and have access to a car insured for business purposes (or willing to amend insurance) to transport the people we support and fulfil the demands of the role.
