Young People Outreach Support Worker #12307249

Semester.co.uk; Leeds, Kingston upon Hull, Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in youth support seeks a Young People Leaving Care Outreach Support Worker. This role involves providing essential support to vulnerable young individuals to promote their independence and well-being, engaging collaboratively with multiple agencies. Candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications, including route support and an understanding of welfare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people and families.
• Full UK Driving License with Business Insurance.
• Current online DBS check or ability to obtain quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in service delivery and needs assessment.
• Provide transport and conduct induction sessions.
• Maintain electronic records and support welfare issues.

Skills

Supporting young people

Flexibility

Mediation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce

Job description

Young People Leaving Care Outreach Support Worker

Position Details

Outreach hours are between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.

This is a long-term temporary position with no specified end date. If you subscribe to the update service and have a short notice period, a quick start through a temp-to-permanent placement is possible.

Locations: Sheffield, Leeds, Hull.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has supported young people for many years and is a market leader in this sector. The provisions for young people are of high quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting young people and their families.
• Full UK Driving License with Business Insurance (essential).
• Flexibility to meet the needs of young people, with some flexibility in working hours.
• Experience in property inspections, supporting independence skills, and managing diaries.
• Current online DBS check or the ability to obtain one quickly.
• Experience in similar settings and ideally NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose

To provide support for vulnerable young people, working closely with social workers and other agencies to promote independence and well-being.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist young people’s social workers in service delivery, including:

• Providing transport and escorts as per care plans.
• Conducting welcome and induction sessions.
• Assessing and monitoring needs.
• Supporting welfare and NHS issues.
• Preparing reports and arranging appointments with partner agencies.
• Maintaining regular contact with young people and informing them of support groups.
• Assisting with move-on processes.

Maintain accurate electronic records of service users.

Attend meetings and participate in team activities.

Provide mediation and support as required.

Use IT packages effectively to support work.

Work cooperatively across multidisciplinary teams.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Report housing issues and assist in resolving defects.

Undertake on-call duties and participate in reception duties as required.

This job is currently active and accepting applications.