Youth Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council Full time £29,269 - £33,945

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council is seeking to appoint a Youth Support Specialist to enhance our team.

This position is available on a full-time, permanent basis, offering a competitive salary range of £29,269 - £33,945 per annum (pro rata for part-time roles).

We welcome applications for full-time, part-time, and job share arrangements.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will play a vital role in our Independent Living Service, focusing on the delivery of Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting means assessments
  • Assisting with the application process
  • Reviewing quotes
  • Providing financial guidance
  • Exploring charitable funding options when necessary

Occasionally, you may be required to visit clients at their residences to offer additional assistance.

As a Youth Support Specialist, you will serve as the primary contact for grant applicants throughout the application process, ensuring they receive high-quality support, advice, and expertise.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal applicant will possess an NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent qualification, or demonstrate relevant experience in assisting vulnerable populations.

Essential skills include:

  • Up-to-date knowledge in means testing
  • Recent experience in a comparable role
  • Strong administrative and organizational capabilities

Familiarity with Disabled Facility Grants is advantageous; however, candidates without this knowledge should be willing to undergo training.

Effective prioritization of tasks and the ability to manage your own caseload while supporting team members is crucial.

Additional Information:

This role necessitates travel to clients' homes, thus a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are mandatory.

We pride ourselves on collaborating across our councils and with partners in the public, private, and voluntary sectors to deliver exceptional services to our community.

We offer a generous leave entitlement, equivalent to 26 days annually, increasing to 31 days after five years of service, in addition to bank holidays.

Our benefits include a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and a Wellbeing Support Program.

We are committed to a hybrid working model, balancing office, home, and remote work as business needs allow.

Our organization values equality and diversity, providing opportunities for all and empowering our staff to deliver the best possible service.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

This authority is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant positions will require DBS checks or police vetting.

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