Youth Housing & Empowerment Support Worker (Temp)

BRC; Northam; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

Youth Development Worker role in Bideford, offered by BRC, provides one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 in a supported accommodation service. This temporary position lasts 6 to 8 weeks, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of £15.34 plus holiday pay.

The role involves developing tailored support plans, risk assessments, tenancy guidance, budgeting help, and collaboration with multiple agencies to enable independent living and successful move-on.

Qualifications

• Immediately available.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people.
• Determination to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health.
• Knowledge of support planning.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move‑on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person‑centred, creative support.

Connaissances

Youth engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Building relationships

Description du poste

Youth Development Worker role in Bideford, offered by BRC, provides one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 in a supported accommodation service. This temporary position lasts 6 to 8 weeks, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of £15.34 plus holiday pay.

The role involves developing tailored support plans, risk assessments, tenancy guidance, budgeting help, and collaboration with multiple agencies to enable independent living and successful move-on.