Weekend Support Worker – Maryvale Young Parents’
Accommodation

Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas Salford’) is the principal social action agency of the
Catholic Diocese of Salford.  We have a proud history of supporting people in poverty or
situations of crisis and challenge through a diverse range of projects and services.

Our vision is for a society where there is justice and equality and where the voices of
those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and/or discrimination are heard, valued and
acted upon so that all people can live in peace and dignity.

Our mission - Inspired by the Gospels and the teachings of the Catholic Church, our
mission is to put Love into Action.

We  work  across  Greater  Manchester  and  parts  of  Lancashire  to  help  those  experiencing
poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity.  We provide
a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives
for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment.  We
call for a better, more just world where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon
and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.

Our vales – Our values are based in the universal teaching on respect for the life and
dignity of the human person.  Locally our values are also to act with integrity, ambition
and in collaboration, to achieve lasting and sustainable change.

Our core objectives are -
•  Reduce poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in our Diocese to enable people to ‘live

•

life to the full’.
Increase  awareness  and  understanding  of  Catholic  Social  Teaching  and  Animate  the
Diocesan Community to take practical action.

•  Become  a  voice  for  those  who  cannot  speak  for  themselves,  empowering  people  and

advocate for justice and social change.

•  Become a sustainable and more visible and effective catalyst for change.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION:
Maryvale Young Parents’ Accommodation, 8-10 Rydal
Road, Blackburn, BB1 5NR

GRADE:

SP6

SALARY:

£24,802 per annum (pro rata
for part time, actual salary
£9,920)

POST TITLE:
Weekend Support Worker
(Maryvale Young Parents’
Accommodation)

HOURS OF DUTY:
15 hours
Two week rota
Week 1: 15 hours
Week 2: 15 hours

Shifts times
Week 1: (2 shifts) 2.30pm to
10pm, Saturday and Sunday

Week 2: (2 Shifts) 2.30pm to
10pm Saturday
7:30am - 3pm Sunday

RESPONSIBLE TO:

MAIN CONTACTS:

Young Parents’
Accommodation Manager

Internal
  Accommodation Staff
  Other Caritas staff
  Residents and babies/children

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Residents

External
  Statutory and voluntary sector support services
  Emergency contractors
  Emergency services

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
  Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required
  Shift working, two week rota: Week 1: 2 (7.5 hours) shifts and Week 2: 2 (7.5 hour)

shifts

  Opportunity for optional additional shifts
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To assist in the smooth running of the house including ensuring that we:

  Provide excellent customer service and work with the young parents in a

strengths-based way through a coproduction process to help them achieve their
goals.

  Provide a high standard of housing management that delivers a safe environment

for young parents and their babies.

  Support the young parents to look after the health and development of

themselves and their babies, working positively with other professionals.

  Prepare and support the young parents to move into their own independent

tenancies.

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                                                      JOB DESCRIPTION

WEEKEND SUPPORT WORKER (YOUNG PARENTS’ ACCOMMODATION)

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support

1.  To encourage good sleep patterns but provide support to residents when needed

during the evening, night, and early morning.

2.  To take appropriate action, for example, if a resident does not return home, including
contacting the Caritas Out of Hours Duty provision, police, social services etc. if
needed.

3.  To deal with medical emergencies including calling an ambulance if needed.

4.  To support the young parents in the development of independent living skills and

parenting skills through delivering regular activities and providing ad-hoc one to one
support.

5.  To promote and support safe and positive parenting.

6.  To share information with Social Workers, health care professionals, and other

agencies as appropriate.

Housing Management

To provide high-quality housing management including:

7.  Monitor the door, allowing access into the building where appropriate and maintain

the record of who is in the building.

8.  Ensure the visitor’s rules are being adhered to.

9.  Ensuring the safety and security of the building, including monitoring CCTV, setting

alarms, and carrying out regular supervisory rounds of the building.

10.  Ensuring that the common areas of the building are clean, safe, and non-hazardous.

Reporting repairs and maintaining maintenance records etc.

11.  Arrange emergency repairs if required following the agreed procedure.

12.  Ensuring the house is being run in accordance with policies and procedures.

13.  Preparing rooms that have been vacated to be re-let.

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14.  Deal with anti-social behaviour following agreed procedures.

15.  Record feedback, complaints, compliments, and suggestions from residents.

General

16.  To work within the mission, values, and ethos of Caritas Diocese of Salford.

17.  To deliver agreed outcomes and achieve targets set by the Young Parents’

Accommodation Manager.

18.  To maintain accurate records using our database and other IT and paper-based

systems.

19.  To ensure that all records are completed in respect of events occurring during time on

duty and to provide accurate handovers to colleagues.

20.  To undertake mandatory on-line training and to participate in other training and staff

development activities and to be actively involved in staff meetings.

21.  To be alert to possible safeguarding issues and to raise safeguarding concerns where

appropriate.

22.  To work in a way that promotes equity, inclusion, and diversity.

23.  To undertake any other duties as may be determined by the Young Parents’

Accommodation Manager.

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                                 PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF

WEEKEND SUPPORT WORKER (YOUNG PARENTS’ ACCOMMODATION)

ASSESSMENT
METHOD

Application Form and
certificate(s)

Application form and
interview

REQUIREMENT

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications

  NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care
(Adults) or similar qualification or
equivalent work experience

Skills

  Able to communicate effectively
with a variety of audiences
including children, young people,
colleagues, and staff of other
agencies

  Able to make effective written

records for all relevant purposes

  Able to carry out IT tasks

  Able to monitor and manage

behaviour

  Able to build and maintain working

relationships

  Able to motivate young people

  Able to provide a warm, caring and

welcoming environment

  Able to work alone and be self-

motivated

Experience

  Relevant experience in a personal

or professional capacity

Application form and
interview

Special
Conditions

  Must be able to work within and
promote the ethos and values of
Caritas

Interview

  To work flexibly according to the

needs of the service

  Able to contribute to promotion
and fundraising on behalf of
Caritas

Note for Applicants:    Please try to show on your Application Form how you meet these
requirements as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

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Duties and responsibilities of all Caritas Salford staff and volunteers

As a Catholic charity, we seek to respect, protect, and promote human dignity for all.
This is fundamental to our work.  Therefore, as part of our team you’ll need to appreciate
and be respectful of the diversity of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and the people who
use our services.  You’ll be expected to model behaviours and represent the principles,
ethos and values of Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas’) in all aspects of your work.
You’ll also be expected to contribute positively to creating healthy, hospitable and
welcoming workplaces and environments.

Health and Safety

Employees have a legal duty to protect their own health and safety and that of others who
may be affected by their work.  This includes people who use our services, volunteers,
supporters and other visitors.  We expect all our people to follow Caritas policies,
procedures and take action to prevent people from harm.  We also expect you to report
hazards, accidents and incidents in accordance with procedures.

Safeguarding

Everyone in Caritas has a responsibility to safeguard the well-being of people who may be
at risk of harm.  As part of your role, you will be required to undertake mandatory
safeguarding and Prevent training to raise awareness and give information about how you
can ensure that children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded.  Your role
includes a duty to refer any safeguarding concerns in line with our procedures.

We’re committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk of harm within
the community and aim to embed a culture of safeguarding to prevent abuse and provide
support to individuals who have been harmed.  We expect everyone to contribute to the
creation of a safe environment, challenge inappropriate or dangerous behaviours and
report concerns.

Promoting our work and fundraising

As a charity we rely on fundraising to support our work.  All members of staff are expected
to positively represent our work with donors and supporters and, subject to the terms of
your contract, to contribute to fundraising activities.

Confidentiality and protecting data

As part of our work it may be necessary for you to gather, record and store confidential
information or personal data.  We expect everyone to respect confidentiality (within the
boundaries and procedures for safeguarding and whistleblowing) and not disclose personal
information.  You may also have access to information or communications technology
equipment for your role.  You will be required to ensure that appropriate security
procedures are followed and that confidential information, including passwords, are not
communicated to unauthorised individuals.

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