Staff vacancies
Please click the links below for the application documents. For further information or to return the completed application form, please send an email to: admin@step-a-head.co.uk
South London -aDMIN assistant (35 hours) Full-time
Benefits of working for Step AHead services include:
Regular appreciation of good work
A small team offering peer support and social opportunities
An individually-tailored training plan with regular staff training
A culture in which innovation and ‘out of the box’ thinking is encouraged
An ‘Employee of the Month’ incentive
Opportunities to be involved in the implementation of new strategies and processes
Flexible working packages and hours
Good communication with staff, including a monthly newsletter
Promotion opportunities
Job Vacancies
* South London
2 Support staff in unit – 2-3 days shifts per week -Monday to Sunday – wages £112 per shift (shift timings 7 am to 3 pm and 2.30 pm to 10.30 pm)
2x Outreach reach Male and Female - outreach support worker – 35 hours – Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm - £15 hourly rate
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide emotional and practical support to young people who are Looked After by the Local Authority. Undertaking a range of practical tasks; assisting with assessment and casework processes. To provide advice, support, and guidance to young people, and help empower young people to take more control over their lives to become independent. It will be 30-35 Hrs/Week, pro rota, with night shifts
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. To attend staff meetings, house meetings and office meetings.
2. Good report writing skills support staff in preparing reports.
3. Ensure weekly, monthly reports, review reports (or any relevant reports) are
done and sent over to management with in deadline given.
4. To ensure that all paper work are filled properly to YP’s file
5. To help maintain YP folder and relevant information is on the file.
6. To check files and folders on computer that everything is saved in proper
folder
7. To make sure all placement documents are signed at the time of new
placement
8. To ensure staff are working in line with the plans for the young person set out
in Placement Meetings, Reviews, Pathway Plans and that staff are achieving
desired outcomes.
9. To check GP etc. registration of all YP’s are completed within specific
timescales and information recorded and all other relevant paper work is
completed.
10. Ensuring staff are working in line with the organisation Policy and Procedures.
11. To help with the day to day running of the organisation.
12. To do regular checks on young people in their flats to ensure they are happy
with the services being offered.
13. To ensure regular Health and Safety Checks are carried out by staff
14. To inform management if any damage and repairs are needed to property and
the appropriate paper work is completed.
15. To be rotated on the organisations emergency out of hours call
16. To arrange event and activities for the YP.
17. Attend placement meetings and Reviews of young people and any other
relevant meetings that is required by the organisation to attend. 18.
19. To ensure all accommodation is prepared to a satisfactory standard before
young person is moved in to the property and all relevant items is provided.
20. IT literate
21. Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and revised edition 2004
22. Knowledge of the Leaving Care Act 2000.
23. Knowledge of safeguarding issues and working in partnership.
24. To ensure staff are able to pass down relevant information of young people
and are working in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
25. To have the ability to liaise regularly with social services and outside agencies
in relation to our clients.
26 To link with key agencies in the community that will benefit our young people.
27. To ensure Health and Safety policy is complied with.
28. To develop group working with young people
29. To conduct exit interview and to meet with young people to consult with them
the service they are receiving.
30. To help management to develop service further with new ideas or improved
working practices.
31. To help develop the team and staff to work more effectively.
32. To check First Aid box is up to date in all accommodation any item is required,
he should contact the head office immediately.
33. To be proactive and to contact the local authority of any concerns of the young
persons.
34. Undertake other duties as required by management, commensurate with the
post.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Step Ahead Services is committed to the active promotion and support of equality of opportunity both in the way it manages and delivers services and in its role as an employer. No individual will be discriminated against on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, trade union or political activities.
Individuals selected and promoted on the basis of their merits and abilities for a post. All applicants who also are disabled and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
South London -Job Vacancy
Property Maintenance and Engagement Officer
please click the link for the application document. Return the completed application form, please send an email to Admin@Step-A-Head.co.uk
12 Months Duration (renewable contract yearly)
Enrolment Start Date February (to be confirmed)
Salary: £12.50 per hour, 16 hours a week (includes lunch breaks)
Hours: 16 hours a week
Location: Step Ahead Services Ltd Streatham Main Office and Various units
Application Closing Date: 11 February 2025
What does a Property Maintenance and Engagement Officer do?
To contribute to the overall housing management (including supporting the repairs and property maintenance). Make sure the property is always clean and that appliances are in good working order. To provide related housing services to tenants including void management, repairs, allocations, and lettings. In addition, provide tenant related services in respect of complaints and anti-social behaviour. The engagement Officer will work on helping us to have more insight in to what our client’s young people what from the services e.g. how we can improve the services. The role will include newsletters/ attending some house meetings for YP to hear their view/tap into agencies in the community that will benefit our YP forming good links and advising what is available in the community for our clients to access. Help with organising events for our clients, of interest getting their view and feelings. Helping the organisation meet our social value requirements e.g. helping organise events to meet our social value e.g. help CV writing and talk to YP from schools etc in the community. Some admin duties will be required at times.
Who are we looking for?
A person with an Interest and motivation to work within property management with a twist. Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner. Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with young people, staff members, management team, and in group presentations and meetings. Must be creative and to think outside the box helps Us to engage better with the Young People we care for.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Maths or English Pass or a Functional skill level 1.
*Please be able to provide certificates for grades as evidence for entry requirements*
Role overview
Organising a system of recording reported building repairs and ensuring repairs are completed within agreed timescales.
Identifying new properties for letting within the required location that are specified by the needs of the service
preparation of license agreements
Ability to liaise with different agencies in the community
Greeting clients and visitors as required
Providing new letters
Linking into organisations in the community to support YP in leisure/substance misuse/counselling/mentoring/child criminal exploitation/child sexual exploitation.
Undertaking house meetings with YP with support from Manager/Senior.
Getting the views of YP so they can influence services delivered e.g. recruitment of new support staff etc.
Support in helping the organisation to provide Social Value in their local community
Help in providing accommodations that are homely etc in appearance ideas where items can purchased /furniture more cost effective.
Support with help with activities in units and ideas of cost-effective ways of entertainment for YP e.g. activities in the community.
Help to put on events for YP
Support with general admin duties will be required at times
Training and Development
You will be supervised by Senior you will receive training and have your personal development plan. This will be advised.
ABOUT US
Step Ahead Services LTD is an experienced agency specializing in supporting young people through difficult times in their lives. Our Outreach services provide tailored support, however and wherever the young person needs it. Step Ahead Services LTD also provides safe and appropriate housing to meet the needs of care leavers alongside a caring and supportive network.
Application Closing Date: 11 February 2025
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Step Ahead Services LTD is committed to the active promotion and support of equality of opportunity both in the way it manages and delivers services and in its role as an employer. No individual will be discriminated against on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, trade union or political activities.
Individuals are selected and promoted on the basis of their merits and abilities for a post. All applicants who are disabled and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.