Young Persons Resettlement Officer (Support Worker) - Maternity Cover

Blackpool Coastal Housing; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Blackpool is looking for a Young Persons Resettlement Officer to enhance the life chances of vulnerable young people. You will manage a supported accommodation home, providing essential care and support while ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience working with at-risk youth. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and requires flexibility for various shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supporting young people with needs.
• Knowledge of young people's rights and professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage risks and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the accommodation house.
• Support young people in achieving their potential.
• Ensure safety and security through regular checks.
• Identify and address safeguarding concerns.
• Assist in encouraging participation in education and training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with young people

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

3 GCSEs including Maths and English

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in Blackpool on a fixed-term basis, helping to improve the life chances of vulnerable young people. This role involves providing essential staff coverage at our 24-hour Ofsted-registered supported accommodation home, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for those in need.

Typical day as a Young Persons Resettlement Officer (Support Worker)

1. You will manage the day-to-day running of the house and support young people to reach their full potential through inspiring, motivating, and positively influencing them to prosper in the community in which they will live.
2. You will provide support to empower young people to maintain their accommodation and learn a variety of life skills, including cooking and money management to enhance their future prospects.
3. You will encourage our young people into further education, training, and employment, to set clear goals and encourage their participation in meaningful activities, developing links with statutory and community services.
4. Ensure the safety and security of the building by carrying out regular Health and Safety checks, room checks, assisting with fire risk assessments, and ensuring all repairs are completed within timescales.
5. You will be responsible for identifying and dealing with safeguarding concerns.
6. Carry out thorough risk assessments by liaising with other professionals, identifying control measures to reduce and manage risks.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a confident manner and will have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will have demonstrable experience working with young people with support needs. Knowledge of young people's rights and a clear understanding of professional boundaries is essential.

You must have 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English. Flexibility is required as travel across sites may be necessary. A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is desirable but not essential. The role involves covering regular sleep-in duties, evening, weekend, and bank holiday work to ensure service delivery, requiring flexibility.

This position is a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. For more details, please visit our website.

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, 37 hours per week, including a rota with sleep-in duties (approximately 7 per month at £43.12 per sleep). Basic Salary: Scale 6: £32,061 - £33,699 per annum, with potential to earn an additional £5,000 annually through enhanced payments for sleep-ins, weekend, and bank holiday work.