Night Progression Coach - Must Drive

Corus Consultancy; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support agency in North East England seeks temporary support staff to work night shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young clients affected by homelessness. Responsibilities include leading support plans, collaborating with agencies, and maintaining records. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable individuals. The role requires a commitment to client involvement and a secure environment. This position offers 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, initially for 2 - 3 months, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients.
• Act as key worker for a caseload of up to 5 clients.
• Provide personalised, flexible and creative support.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support clients.
• Support clients to access Education and Training opportunities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Manage the security of the building.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Job description

The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (average), working across Monday - Sunday on a two week rota of waking night shifts (9:30 PM - 8 AM). Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed
• Act as key worker for a caseload of up to 5 clients, leading on risk and needs assessments and SMART, outcomes-based support plans.
• Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities
• Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols
• Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition
• Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings
• Maintain clear, accurate records
• Manage the security of the building

Please note; this role involves lone working.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness
• Understanding...