Young Person's Housing Support Woker (Sleep in)

Young Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Exeter seeks a Youth Housing Support Worker. This role involves supporting young people aged 16-25 with their housing and wellbeing needs through independent working and effective communication. Applicants must be motivated and willing to ensure a safe living environment. The role offers permanent contracts with night shifts compensated at £129.04 per night.

Qualifications

• Motivated, conscientious candidate with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and tailor support to individual needs.
• Willingness to undertake health and safety checks and contribute to a safe living environment.

Responsibilities

• Lone working with young people who have a range of support and housing needs.
• Provide a holistic service assisting with accessing benefits, managing finances, health and wellbeing.
• Take an active role in the management and oversight of the buildings.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent working

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Youth Housing Support Worker (Sleep in) – Job Ref 25-46. Two positions available: 2 night shifts per week. One position available: 3 night shifts per week. Permanent contracts. Based in Exeter. £129.04 per night shift.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, conscientious person to join our Supported Housing team in our Exeter project.

Responsibilities

• Lone working with young people (aged 16-25) who have a range of support and housing needs.
• Provide a holistic service assisting with accessing benefits, managing finances, health and wellbeing, maintaining accommodation, and accessing education, employment or training.
• Offer additional support and sign-posting for other needs as required.
• Adopt a creative, person-centred approach and adapt communication style to help individuals establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.
• Take an active role in the management and oversight of the buildings, undertaking health and safety checks.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Motivated, conscientious candidate with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and tailor support to individual needs.
• Willingness to undertake health and safety checks and contribute to a safe living environment.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident employer. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. For more details please refer to Disability Confident guidelines.