At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young adults in achieving their goals through tailored coaching and guidance.
- Company: A supportive organisation dedicated to empowering individuals facing challenges.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Flexible, creative role with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping others build resilience and independence.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable populations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Successful candidate required to work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM temporary cover approx 3 months.
Responsibilities
- Hold a caseload up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions that result in agreed SMART support plans 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Young Adult Support Worker (Progression Coach) employer: TipTopJob
As a Young Adult Support Worker (Progression Coach), you will join a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals facing homelessness and mental health challenges. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a meaningful role where your contributions directly impact the lives of our clients, helping them achieve independence and resilience.
We think you need these skills to ace Young Adult Support Worker (Progression Coach)
Caseload Management
Risk Assessment
Needs Assessment
Support Planning
Client Engagement
Resilience Building
Flexibility
