Young Peoples Housing Support Worker

Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health support is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Worker. This role focuses on empowering young adults to develop essential life skills and navigate their tenancies effectively. You'll work closely with service users, creating personalized support plans and fostering a non-judgmental environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this organization offers comprehensive training and the chance to achieve a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is desirable.
• Commitment to work alongside young people, promoting positive change.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults in developing independent living skills.
• Help service users navigate tenancy-related issues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the young adults we support at our mental health service in South Manchester. This person will support service users to develop their skills and knowledge so that they can go on to live more independently in the community. This individual will also support the young people at the service to sustain their tenancies through encouraging them to develop their independent living skills and helping them to navigate any tenancy related issues. The successful candidate will have the ability to identify areas that a service user needs support with, work with them to devise an individual support plan for their placement, and support the young person to implement this plan.

This person will be comfortable working collaboratively and creatively with tenants. They will also be non-judgemental, able to relate to the issues that young people face, have a laid back approach, be a good listener, be able to use their initiative, and be comfortable lone working and alongside others.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health, where you are assisted in developing your skills as a support worker through close supervision, corporate training, and working as part of an experienced staff team.

Our Housing Support Workers help young people to:

1. Understand their tenancy responsibilities
2. Live alongside others and accept the differences in people
3. Develop their own awareness and skills
4. Reflect on their lives and plan for the future
5. Find positive move on in housing and in life
6. Improve their relationships
7. Achieve their potential

The service is situated in Wythenshawe South Manchester, with good transport links and a range of local amenities close to the service. Bus services and metro links are within a few minutes walking distance.

Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. We value a desire and commitment to work alongside young people, promoting positive change in their lives and helping them to achieve their aspirations.

Vacancy Reference Number: 81320

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application.

A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.

For role or application queries please email
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS