Young People Outreach Support Worker #12307297

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care is seeking an Outreach Support Worker to provide ongoing support to young people in Manchester. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing transportation, and collaborating with social services. Flexibility in hours is essential to meet the young people's needs, with a focus on developing their independence skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar setting is essential.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Providing ongoing support and monitoring of service users.
• Assisting with welfare and NHS issues.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records of service users.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Flexibility to meet needs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce

High standard of general education

Job description

Young People Leaving Care Outreach Support Worker.

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

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

Based in Manchester.

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

Experience supporting young people and their families is required.

Full UK Driving License is essential with Business Insurance.

Hours are between 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people, but the position also offers flexibility for the worker.

Responsibilities include completing property inspections, supporting young people to develop independence skills, managing diaries, and working closely with permanent staff.

Our client is a leading provider of care to children and young people. They are recruiting for a Support Worker on a permanent basis. A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS.

It is essential that you have experience working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High standard of general education.
• Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for providing support to vulnerable people (service users) for the company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist the young person’s allocated social worker in delivering the service, including:

• Providing transport/escort as directed in care plans.
• Conducting welcome and induction for young people.
• Ongoing assessments of service users’ needs.
• Providing ongoing support and monitoring.
• Assisting with welfare and NHS issues.
• Preparing reports.
• Arranging appointments with partner agencies.
• Maintaining contact with service users.
• Informing service users of support groups.
• Supporting move-on processes.

2. Maintain accurate electronic records of service users.

3. Prepare for and attend meetings as required.

4. Provide mediation and support as directed.

5. Use IT packages effectively to support work.

6. Work cooperatively across multidisciplinary teams.

7. Maintain confidentiality regarding service users, clients, and the company.

8. Contribute to the development of company policies and procedures.

9. Report housing issues and assist in resolving defects.

10. Undertake on-call duties as directed.

11. Participate in office reception duties if required.