Progression Coach Manchester

TipTopJob; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service organization in Chester is seeking a compassionate individual to work as a support worker. The role requires managing a caseload of clients, conducting risk assessments, and providing support for personal development, with an emphasis on fostering independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable populations and a good understanding of safeguarding protocols. This position is temporary for approximately 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Capability in conducting support plans and assessments.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients.
• Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments.
• Support clients’ participation in development opportunities.
• Deliver one-to-one and group support sessions.
• Prepare accommodation for new clients.

Skills

Client support

Risk assessment

Collaborative working

Knowledge of safeguarding

IT proficiency

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday : Friday, 9AM : 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly
• Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
• Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
• Deliver one:to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with
• Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them
• Support clients with move:on and help them progress towards independence
• Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities
• Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in
• Send daily occupancy lists to the council
• Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
• Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completed

Qualifications

• Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse
• Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
• Effective collaborative working
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
• The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills