Young People Support Worker - Birmingham - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking dedicated Young People Support Workers to make a significant impact in Birmingham. In this rewarding role, you'll empower young individuals aged 16-25 facing various challenges, from mental health issues to housing instability. Your support will help them develop essential life skills and navigate complex social systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with vulnerable populations, providing both practical assistance and emotional guidance. Join a team committed to fostering positive change and improving the lives of young people in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience supporting vulnerable individuals in community settings.
• Knowledge of social welfare, housing, and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in maintaining their homes and preventing homelessness.
• Provide crisis support and help develop independent living skills.

Skills

Experience in Care environment

Supporting vulnerable people

Crisis response

Advice and guidance

Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge of housing and homelessness

Knowledge of welfare benefits

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is recruiting Young People Support Workers to work for our client based in Birmingham and the Wolverhampton area.

The successful candidate can make a real difference to the lives of young people by providing advice and guidance that can improve their longer-term prospects in life.

The successful candidate will support young people aged 16-25 who have a wide range of support needs, including mental health issues, problems associated with substance misuse, issues relating to family breakdown and support geared towards helping first-time young mothers and their babies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support young people to find, establish and maintain their homes and tenancies and preventing homelessness
• Provide intensive, high-level practical support in response to crisis/relapse in partnership with other agencies.
• Provide short-term, focused practical support that enables young people to sustain/maintain their current home
• Developing their independent living skills and opportunities to learn, work and take part in health-promoting and social activities
• Supporting them to stay safe and secure in their homes and in their communities
• Supporting them to access relevant health and social care services
• Promoting young people’s financial inclusion and take-up of benefits

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, and roles that require flexibility to work across shift patterns, including days, nights & weekends.

Requirements

• Experience working within a Care environment
• 1 year of experience supporting vulnerable people within a housing or community setting
• Knowledge of:
  • Disadvantaged vulnerable user groups
  • Social welfare and health systems
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Debt
  • Welfare benefits
  • Safeguarding
• The ability to offer advice and guidance
• The ability to provide practical support that meets customers’ needs
• The ability to respond to a crisis whilst remaining calm
• The ability to develop knowledge, skills, and role in a work-related environment

If you wish to apply for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV.