Role: YMCA Lurgan – Independent Living Programme Support Worker
Location: YMCA Lurgan
Salary: YMCA Salary Scale F4 (£12.34 Per Hour)
Hours: Hours per week: 3 hrs per week each Tuesday evening, and one Saturday (5hrs) per month (Averages as 20 x hours per month). Hours of work which will mainly be a Tuesday evening (5-8pm) and a monthly Saturday activity/outing, however other days and weekends will be required. During July and August the Tues/Sat activities are replaced with a 1 week day time summer scheme. There will also be overnight residentials (max of 2) as part of the programme which will usually take place over the weekend.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 4:00pm
YMCA Lurgan are looking to recruit a motivated and caring Support Worker, to assist in the delivery of our Independent Living Programme for young people aged 14-17 with learning and/or physical disabilities.
The Independent Living Programme is a year long programme for young people with learning/ physical disabilities.
The project focuses on 3 key areas for the participants:
-Social development
-Independent living skills, and
-Personal Development
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a support worker, you will be responsible to the Senior ILP Coordinator. You will be expected to promote participation, partnership and independence amongst the participants on the programme using a youth work approach. Facilitating all aspects of practical support and/or personal care for those participants as identified by the Senior Coordinator. This post would only suit an individual who is highly motivated and caring.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake all of the duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description.
Job Purpose:
The role of the Support Worker is to provide the necessary practical support and/or personal care to the young people on the programme who have physical and/or learning disabilities including autism. The duties will reflect the assessed needs of the young people to enable them to participate in all programme activities – both in the centre as well as during external community activities, to maintain as much independence as possible, as such, flexibility will be a vital part of the post holder’s job.
Key responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator, the person appointed will be responsible for the successful delivery of the following duties:
1. Along with other team members, assist in the planning and delivery of the programme.
2. To provide personal care where appropriate, which involves assistance with toileting during activities, and possible bathing/washing, dressing and undressing when on overnight residential.
3. To complete written reports on any personal care tasks carried out.
4. To ensure that all participants have a choice in selecting activities as part of programme planning, that they feel listened to, respected and that they are safeguarded when participating in the programme.
5. Assist young people to express and realise their goals, learning to be more independent, providing information and support to young people as appropriate
6. To treat all participants with respect and courtesy and regard all matters relating to the participants and their circumstances as strictly confidential.
7. Support young people in evaluating their participation in the programme and the impact of their participation, on their development and meeting their goals
8. Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people, parents/carers and social workers as required.
9. Implement YMCA Lurgans Child Safeguarding Policies and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
Other duties
1. Meet or be in contact regularly with the line manager to discuss the progress of the work.
2. To ensure all duties and responsibilities are carried out in a manner consistent with YMCA policies and procedures and in a way, which will enhance the organisation’s reputation
3. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the programme participants
4. To carry out such duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.
If you’re ready to make a positive impact on young people’s lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd January 2025