Young People Support Worker

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Depaul UK Full time

Young People Support Worker

 

We have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

 

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Islington, London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time – Three-week rolling (two weekends off/one on)

Shifts: 8:00am – 14:00pm and 12:00pm to 20:00pm

Salary: £27,636 per annum (ILW) plus pension and other benefits

 

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024

 

About the Role

To work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

 

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of (5) clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

 

In accommodation-based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on. The role will have responsibility under Depaul’s commitment to successfully deliver the contracted outcomes.


Key responsibilities include:

·        You will ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable,

·        It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.

·        You will carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day-to-day support of all clients in the services

·        You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service

·        You will develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients

·        You will deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.

·        You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols.

·        You will be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them.

 

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

·        Experience working with the client group.

·        An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.

·        An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, and substance use.

·        A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

·        Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

·        Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.

·        Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

·        Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

·        High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.

 

In return for working here, you will receive:

·        A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

·        Flexible working model for suitable roles

·        26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service

·        Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

·        Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

·        Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

·        Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

·        Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

·        Death in service (4x Base salary)

·        Legal Advice line

 

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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