Part-Time Outreach & Independence Coach

Bedspace Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 13,523 - 16,528; Part time

Job summary

Bedspace Resource Limited in Cheshire seeks an Outreach Support Worker to assist young people and adults with independent living skills. The role is part-time (20 hours) across Monday to Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm, based mainly in Chester with travel across Cheshire. A car insured for business use is essential.

The successful candidate will support clients, liaise with professionals, and produce reports while safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting people with support needs to gain independence.
• Travel across the North West region is essential and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload in the Chester area and help clients develop independent living skills.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners, DWP, and the Police.
• Write detailed reports assessing a service user's independent living skills.
• Undertake weekly inspections of Service User properties.
• Support access to education and employment opportunities.
• Promote wellbeing and de-escalate challenging situations when they arise.
• Signpost to appropriate services including mental health and counselling.

Skills

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Full driving licence

Microsoft 365

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Bedspace Resource Limited in Cheshire seeks an Outreach Support Worker to assist young people and adults with independent living skills. The role is part-time (20 hours) across Monday to Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm, based mainly in Chester with travel across Cheshire. A car insured for business use is essential.

The successful candidate will support clients, liaise with professionals, and produce reports while safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. DBS checks apply.