Young Adult Support Worker (Progression Coach)

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed