At a Glance
- Tasks: Support LGBTQ+ youth to prevent homelessness and find safe housing solutions.
- Company: Join akt, the UK's leading LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a competitive salary and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting LGBTQ+ youth and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24900 - 24900 £ per year.
About Us akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity.
Founded in 1989, we operates service centres in London, Manchester and Newcastle and provide support across the UK through our Digital Service.
Last year, akt worked with over 1150 vulnerable young people.
We exist because of a simple but powerful thought that no young person should have to choose between a safe home and being who they are.
Today, young LGBTQ+ people are still at an increased risk of homelessness and are twice as likely to end up hidden homeless than their peers. akt provides support and routes to safe homes so that young people can thrive.
The Team
This role sits within akt’s Manchester Services Team and is supervised by the Manchester Services Manager.
Other members of the team include Senior Caseworkers, a Caseworker and a Youth Engagement Worker.
This role is part of the Pathfinder youth homelessness prevention project, running in partnership with GMBOP and the GMCA alongside key delivery partners across Greater Manchester.
Job Summary
Please note this is a part time temporary position working 28 hours per week and running until 31st March 2029.
The salary is £24,900.00 per year (pro rata hours worked) based on a full time equivalent of £31,125.00.
There is one vacancy and the position is located at our Manchester site.
Responsibilities
- To work with LGBTQ+ young people aged 18-25 to prevent homelessness.
- To carry out holistic assessments of the needs of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness and to provide advice, support and advocacy to resolve housing or related issues.
- To find accommodation options and housing solutions for young people and be creative in sourcing new accommodation routes and building relationships with accommodation providers in cooperation with the Services team.
- To assist with embedding akt as a service within Greater Manchester by promoting the organisation to external agencies through presentations and networking events.
- To contribute to and maintain resources and signposting routes to enable young people to engage with appropriate services across Greater Manchester.
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Temporary Caseworker - Manchester employer: akt
At akt, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth through meaningful work. Our inclusive and collaborative culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering employees the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. With flexible working options across our locations in London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Bristol, we provide a supportive environment that values diversity and empowers our team members to thrive.
