Community Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eine dynamische Organisation sucht eine engagierte Fachkraft für die Unterstützung von jungen Menschen in schwierigen Lebenslagen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Fallmanagement und die Bereitstellung von individueller Unterstützung, um Klienten zu helfen, ihre Ziele zu erreichen und ein selbstständiges Leben zu führen. Sie arbeiten eng mit Klienten zusammen, um ihre Bedürfnisse zu bewerten und sie in ihrer Entwicklung zu unterstützen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für soziale Gerechtigkeit haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben junger Menschen ausüben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, sowohl verbal als auch schriftlich.
• Gute Kenntnisse in Microsoft Office-Anwendungen.
• Fähigkeit zur Selbstmotivation und effektiven Teamarbeit.

Responsibilities

• Führen von Bedarfsanalysen und individuellen Unterstützungsplänen.
• Verwaltung eines Fallbestands von Klienten.
• Unterstützung der Klienten bei der Erreichung ihrer Ziele.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Selbstmotivation

Teamarbeit

Krisenmanagement

Interesse an Obdachlosigkeit

Education

Zertifikat in Sozialarbeit oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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PART TIME - 30hrs - 4 Days with 1 Late shift - Flexible Hours

Portsmouth Young People Services provides supported accommodation for up to 83 young people between the age of 16 and 25, including care leavers and looked after children. The service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support.

Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable then to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living.

This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you’re looking for an exciting role, where you’ll be making a difference in the lives of those you support then this is the role for you!

JOB PURPOSE

To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides support to clients living in the community to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals.

To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals
• To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments
• To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis
• To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve their outcomes/ goals
• To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining positive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients
• To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills
• To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits
• To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering
• To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
• To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
• To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
• To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
• To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
• To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
• To maintain confidentiality
• To represent the organisation in a professional manner
• To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
• This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
• This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
• This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
• This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends
• This role will require you to lone work

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Clear verbal and written English
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Confident and assertive manner
• Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own
• Effective team working
• Ability to respond calmly to crisis
• Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients
• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
• Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.