Young person Worker – Rough sleeper

Description

he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.

In this position, you will be expected to;

– Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly

– Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments

– Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations

– Deliver one–to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with

– Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them

– Support clients with move–on and help them progress towards independence

– Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities

– Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in

– Send daily occupancy lists to the council

– Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation

– Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable

– Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completed

To apply for this role, you must have;

– Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse

– Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments

– Effective collaborative working

– Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures

– High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

– The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills

Ad ID: 5417713478