Night Youth Support Worker – Independence & Wellbeing

Changing Lives; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Changing Lives in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Project Worker for Harbour View, a 9-bed supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-19. You will join a small team to provide direct support, guidance and practical help to help residents develop independent living skills.

The role covers safeguarding, risk assessment, referral processes, housing management, and delivering workshops or signposting to external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience of direct work with young people (16-25) including safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Experience in housing management and referrals.
• Willingness to undertake training and participate in reflective practice and case reviews.
• Ability to support development of independent living skills in young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents to help them achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist with safeguarding, risk assessment and referral processes.
• Participate in regular case management reviews with the team.
• Support residents in developing independent living skills.

Skills

Direct work with young people

Safeguarding

Housing management

Risk assessment

Job description

Changing Lives in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Project Worker for Harbour View, a 9-bed supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-19. You will join a small team to provide direct support, guidance and practical help to help residents develop independent living skills.

The role covers safeguarding, risk assessment, referral processes, housing management, and delivering workshops or signposting to external agencies.