Youth Development Worker - Temp

JOB TITLE:        Youth Development Worker - Temp

LOCATION:      Torquay

SALARY:            £14.82/hr

DURATION:     8 weeks

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The Employer:

We are looking to fill the role of Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment, within a housing environment, As well as meeting housing demand our client aims to enable local companies to recruit the workforce they need from their communities.

Their growth strategy will contribute to economic growth and sustain around 7,000 jobs in the building industry and its supply chain. With a plan to increase stock by 5,000 homes over the next 5 years, providing more affordable housing options on a low-cost rent and sale basis, this employer is a much sought after option, offering benefits and stability alike.

The Role:

v  Supporting young people (18-25years) in a Key Worker role.

v  Providing and updating action plans and risk assessments

v  Offering young people in supported accommodation encouragement to achieve dreams

v  Being part of an on site team supporting young residents with their living needs

v  Ensuring young people are supported in developing life skills to be able to move into the community

The Candidate will need:

v  A drive to find solutions in supporting young people with a range of backgrounds

v  An understanding of young people’s needs and interests, allowing appropriate actions plans to be made

v  A passion for providing immediate care and support for young people with safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues

v  Having a resilient and flexible nature when dealing with others

v  Being able to work under pressure while producing support plans and meeting deadlines

v  Happy to work alone or in a team environment.

v  A positive, creative approach, with a can-do attitude whilst maintaining professional boundaries

v  To hold a valid driving licence

SUMMARY:

This role is being offered on a full time, Temporary basis

Working hours to 37 a week, hour patterns between 9.30am-8pm.

An enhanced DBS adult and child needs to be already held or applied for

SOME OF THE COMPANY BENEFITS: (THERE ARE MORE)

• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Car Benefit scheme
• Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave

INTERVIEW:

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.