Young People’s Floating Support Worker

South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

**Position**:
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of forming, developing and taking ownership of a brand new Floating Support service within BCHA Young People Services. The post holder will work with a caseload of clients across the BCP area supporting them to maintain and develop their independence within the community and assist the individual to maintain their tenancy, prevent isolation and realise aspirations.

We are looking for a motivated, positive and organised person to join our Young People’s Support Team in the BCP area. We believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect working within the BCHA Psychologically Informed Framework.

Position

As a Floating Support Worker, the post holder will form positive, trusting and respectful relationships to support clients to achieve their independence goals. Working across the BCP area you will meet with other services and professionals to develop a joined up holistic service and maintain strong working relationships with external services including DWP, housing, education services, health and mental health services employers, estate agents, community projects, food banks etc.

As a valued member of a dedicated and strong team you will genuinely make a real difference, by providing tenancy support, information and advice to individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. We also support with accessing health care, maximising income, budgeting, debt management and signposting to other services. Our aim is to reduce and/or prevent homelessness.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Previous experience of working with young people and /or other socially excluded people, housing and benefits and have a good understanding of safeguarding issues is essential.

We can offer you:

- a challenging but rewarding and varied role;
- the opportunity to learn about and use therapeutic approaches;
- a role that gives you real job satisfaction in helping others;
- full training and support to develop your skills;
- the opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly and professional team
- Opportunity to complete further education and obtain a recognised qualification

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date 28th July at 5pm

**Requirements**:
Evidenced knowledge and understanding of the issues around Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Experience in Young Persons services or similar environment

Experience of working within a supported housing or outreach environment

A creative, flexible, compassionate, patient and sensitive approach to working with vulnerable customers

Ability to lone work; following internal guidance and safety procedures

Experience of lone working

Ability to manage young people’s behaviour in line with risk management plans and with aim of minimising exclusions/unplanned departures