Service Coordinator

Adullam Homes Housing Association Limited; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing charity in Alfreton is seeking a Residential Youth Worker to support asylum-seeking young people. The role involves developing personalized support plans and helping residents learn necessary life skills. A compassionate and knowledgeable candidate is essential, with the ability to understand the specific needs of this vulnerable group. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Training and career advancement

Discounted Goods and services

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Access to wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable individuals and youth support.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by asylum seekers.
• Ability to develop personalized support plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide 10 unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Develop and deliver person-centered support.
• Contribute to maintaining the Association's culture and ethos.

Skills

Empathy

Knowledge of youth support

Multilingual (especially Arabic)

Job description

Residential Youth Worker – Supported Accommodation - asylum seeking young people

Location: Alfreton

Salary: £25,184.25 per annum

Job title: Service Coordinator

A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a residential support worker post in our new Alfreton service.

• Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households.
• We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential.

Purpose of the role

• This role is a key member of the team, providing assistance and guidance to 10 unaccompanied asylum seeking young people within a 24 hour supported accommodation setting.
• The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering nurturing person centred support that is bespoke to suit the needs of each individual accessing the service. The support should assist residents in developing the skills required to settle in to a new area, overcome barriers and learn skills towards independence.
• Some young people may have experienced significant trauma in their home country and on their journey to the UK.
• The post holder must be empathetic, knowledgeable and professional in understanding the specific needs of asylum seeking adolescents transitioning into adulthood.
• Speakers of other languages would be an advantage (especially Arabic) but not essential.
• You will be expected to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Association’s values, culture and ethos.

Please see the job description for more information.

Adullam offers the following benefits:

• Salary £25,184.25 per annum dependent on experience for 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional 2 days awarded annually for full attendance – prorated for part-time employees)
• Training and career advancement
• Discounted Goods and services
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Access to Thrive app
• Access to Westfield Health and Westfield Rewards/Discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment)
• Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff
• Refer a friend policy

We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process.

Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List checks, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks.

Please note applicants must be authorised to work in the UK as we are unable to provide Visa sponsorships.