Outreach Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs, particularly those affected by brain tumours. This rewarding role involves providing emotional and practical support, facilitating personal growth, and promoting social inclusion. The Outreach Support Worker will engage with families and coordinate support groups, ensuring that young adults receive the guidance they need during pivotal transitions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and have the skills to support their journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-agency working with vulnerable young adults.
• Strong commitment to supporting individuals affected by brain tumours.

Responsibilities

• Handle referrals and conduct needs assessments for young adults.
• Organise support groups and co-deliver social skills programmes.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Supporting vulnerable young adults

Counselling skills

Understanding of end of life care

Commitment to PBTS

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Outreach Support Worker required to support young adults with complex needs (specifically those with a brain tumour) to live life to the full and return to work/college/education.

The role of the Outreach Support Worker involves:

1. Referral handling – Take initial referrals and develop and undertake a Needs Assessment.
2. Planning and delivering programmes of support related to areas such as health, relationships, social skills, helping to build independent living skills.
3. Befriend and support PBTS in various settings as appropriate.
4. Mentor, coach and support PBTS to facilitate personal, social and educational growth as well as encouraging greater social inclusion.
5. Provide necessary emotional/practical guidance/support – Provide support as appropriate to the young adult/family after treatment but making good links throughout treatment.
6. Act as Advocate – Act as advocate at important support meetings for the young person at key points of transition.
7. Work with young adults/families before meeting with college/university/workplace to develop an understanding of need.
8. Organise support groups – Organise and facilitate brain tumour support groups in the West Yorkshire area, including the booking of rooms and refreshments; booking of speakers; inviting and encouraging young PBTS adults and families to attend.
9. Co-deliver a social skills support programme – The programme will be delivered as part of 'Friday Club' which is a friendship/activity club for children/young people suffering the effects of a brain tumour. This has the potential to be developed/lead to a young adults PBTS club.
10. Information provision – Provide relevant national and local information to patients and families, particularly to signpost as appropriate and keep up-to-date with the latest developments in treatments, support and information on brain tumours.
11. On-going communication – Establish appropriate ongoing communication and support with patients and families and keep the Children and Young People's Brain Tumour Outreach Coordinator regularly updated on contacts made and actions taken.
12. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to vulnerable adult protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
13. Create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with young adults, parents, schools, colleges, workplaces and hospitals involved in the treatment of brain tumours and the wider community.

The Outreach Support Worker position will suit a person with the following skills:

1. Experience of multi-agency working.
2. Experience and knowledge of supporting vulnerable young adults.
3. Able to use counselling skills and awareness of the issues surrounding end of life care.
4. Qualifications relevant to the post.
5. Strong commitment to PBTS and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives.

Work hours are 22.5 per week.

Salary is £25k per annum Pro-Rata.