Empowering Youth & Young Parents Support Worker

Curo; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways, Curo’s supported housing service in central Bath, is seeking a Young Parents & Young Persons Support Worker to work one-to-one with a small caseload, helping individuals with budgeting, tenancy, wellbeing and planning their next steps.

You'll be backed by an experienced Team Leader and a supportive team; the role involves safeguarding, building trust, accurate recording and collaboration with partner agencies to ensure joined-up support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who are homeless or vulnerable, including managing a caseload and developing support plans and risk assessments.
• Understanding of safeguarding and of social housing and tenure law.
• Ability to engage people who may find it difficult to access support; able to work in partnership with other agencies.
• Clear communication, accurate record-keeping and good Microsoft Office skills.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries; able to work well under pressure as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming new customers, building trust and developing person-centred support plans and risk assessments with them.
• Helping each person build the skills and confidence to keep their home, from budgeting to managing their tenancy.
• Spotting safeguarding concerns early and acting on them in line with our procedures.
• Working with colleagues across Curo and partner agencies so each person gets joined-up support.
• Keeping accurate records and acting on customers' feedback to improve Pathways.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessments

Safeguarding awareness

Partnership working

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pathways, Curo’s supported housing service in central Bath, is seeking a Young Parents & Young Persons Support Worker to work one-to-one with a small caseload, helping individuals with budgeting, tenancy, wellbeing and planning their next steps.

You'll be backed by an experienced Team Leader and a supportive team; the role involves safeguarding, building trust, accurate recording and collaboration with partner agencies to ensure joined-up support.