Housing Support Worker (Social Care Qualified)

TN United Kingdom; Haddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to lead care planning and support for young individuals in Haddington. In this vital role, you will assess needs, develop personalized care plans, and ensure high-quality service delivery. You'll mentor staff, build positive relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively with various agencies to promote the well-being of young people. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Lead case planning and management for children and young people.
• Supervise staff and guide volunteers in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans and assess needs for young people.
• Build relationships and provide support to children facing challenges.

Skills

Case Management

Risk Assessment

Staff Supervision

Emotional Support

Community Engagement

Education

Social Care Qualification

Job description

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Housing Support Worker (Social Care Qualified), Haddington

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Haddington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Take a lead with case/care planning management for individual children or young people, undertaking assessment of need and risk, developing a care plan and identifying agreed outcomes, and carrying out regular reviews in conjunction with young people and other professionals.

Lead and work on shifts with accountability for service delivery, assessing and managing risks, deploying staff and resources accordingly while on the shift, and maintaining personalised high-quality care that is outcome-focused for young people. Apply agreed organisational procedures to ensure the safe care and management of children and young people in our service.

Supervise, guide, or direct staff and volunteers where required, and provide mentoring to newly appointed staff, utilizing Action for Children policies and procedures.

Support children and young people in their personal care (where applicable), administration of medication, and clinical procedures (where applicable) in line with Action for Children’s policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Build and maintain professional, positive working relationships by providing emotional and social support to children and young people who can display challenging emotional and social difficulties.

Work within the community to assist the young person and their family, promoting communication and participation by ensuring that the views and needs of children/young people are articulated, heard, and responded to.

Consistently apply Action for Children’s policy procedures and professional practice standards in line with registration requirements.

Ensure all records, paper and electronic, are maintained and duly uploaded into the appropriate database.

Undertake assessment of young people, coordinating multi-agency and family information, analyzing and producing reports; attend professional meetings including reviews, court work, etc., and refer appropriate cases and issues that require the involvement of a specialist, other management support, or to directly provide the specialist support.

Develop effective working relationships with team members, partner agencies, other external agencies, and Action for Children colleagues.