Progression Coach Manchester

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