Bright Young Futures

28/10/2020

Happy Black History Month! Check out our latest blog post

Black History Month was created as an opportunity to celebrate black people who have made extraordinary contributions to the world. Not all these figures have been acknowledged for their work, so this month was made to right that injustice. Although, this month was created with the best intentions,....

08/10/2020

Lockdown was a strange time for us all. As a result of this period of government mandated inaction, people found themselves with several more hours of the day to fill. Some people turned to baking, knitting, embroidery, and writing. Others, like me, took solace in random Netflix shows and online sho...

18/08/2020

INTRODUCING: The Bright Zone! A new area for young people on
our relaunched website www.brightyoungfutures.co.uk

30/06/2020

Do you have the drive and passion to see young people achieve?? Then this job is for you!

Bright Young Futures is a semi-independent living provider who support vulnerable young people aged 16-21 based in Ilford and surrounding areas.

We have two fantastic roles available for a Support Worker and Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team.

Job Description:

Our organisation works to support and mentor challenging and vulnerable young people to achieve their maximum potential through quality services. A dedication and commitment to safeguard children and promote their welfare is paramount. Support Workers will provide tailored 1 to 1 key work sessions, motivating and encouraging education, apprenticeship and employment, whilst monitoring young people’s ability to develop everyday essential skills in order to live independently.

Job Role/Responsibilities:

·Supporting young people aged 16-21 in semi-independence.

·Encouraging creativity and inclusive approaches to support young people’s development.

·Managing challenging behaviour, providing advice and emotional support.

·Liaising with external agencies.

·Support and assist young people around budgeting money, grocery shopping and weekly allowances (life skills).

·Able to use Microsoft Office and report writing.

·To ensure Health & Safety procedures alongside company Policies & Procedures are adhered to.

·Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.

·Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude.

Benefits:

·Flexible working.

·Comprehensive induction, commitment to ongoing training and support.

·A generous annual leave entitlement.

Requirements:

·NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or Children and Young People.

·Minimum of 1-years’ experience working with young people in various settings.

·Enhanced DBS certificate (preferably registered with DBS Update Service).

Benefits:

Flexible working hours
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.50 /hour

Benefits:

Flexible working hours
On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £9.25 to £10.25 /hour