Lead Youth Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Lower Earley, Wokingham, United Kingdom Storyy Group Full time
Position Overview

Lead Youth Support Specialist - Accommodation-Based Service for Young Adults (16+)

Work Schedule: 5 hours per week on a rotating schedule, including weekends and public holidays.

Work Environment

This role is situated within a 5-bed supported accommodation facility dedicated to young individuals aged 16 and above, focusing on those with care experience.

Our Mission

At Storyy Group, we are committed to ensuring that every young person has a dedicated advocate who will help pave the way for a brighter future. We strive to make this vision a reality by offering:

  • Residential care
  • Semi-independent living arrangements
  • Alternative educational provisions
  • Positive developmental pathways for children and young adults
Role Responsibilities

The accommodation-based services are designed to provide comprehensive support to young individuals with care experience. As a Lead Youth Support Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

  1. Taking a leadership role within the service, overseeing Youth Support Specialists and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
  2. Establishing supportive, trusting, and constructive relationships with young individuals.
  3. Encouraging 'positive risk-taking' within a carefully assessed and safe framework.
  4. Assisting with daily living skills and activities to ensure a high standard of accommodation that is both safe and enjoyable.
  5. Involving young individuals in the design, delivery, and enhancement of the service.
  6. Empowering each young person to access and receive all housing and welfare benefits they are entitled to.
  7. Ensuring adherence to all safeguarding policies and procedures set forth by Storyy Group and local authorities.
  8. Facilitating regular opportunities for young individuals to provide feedback on the service, ensuring this information is utilized for continuous improvement.
  9. Participating in regular meetings, training sessions, and supervision to foster your professional growth.
  10. Collaborating closely with external professional teams that support the young individuals.
  11. Working in accordance with regulatory standards and quality benchmarks.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals, providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive.


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