Youth Housing Support Worker - Empower Futures

Orwell Housing Association; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

DBS checks

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich is seeking a motivated Support Worker for our Young People's Supported Housing Service. You will help young people who are homeless or at risk to build confidence, skills and independence, with a focus on outcomes.

Using a strengths-based approach, you will develop support plans and assist access to education, training, employment and health services, while advocating for each young person’s voice.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Customer-facing experience is desirable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop confidence and independence.
• Create outcome-focused support plans.
• Coordinate with education, health and local services.
• Promote wellbeing and manage risk.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

People-focused

Customer-facing

Communication

Safeguarding

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich is seeking a motivated Support Worker for our Young People's Supported Housing Service. You will help young people who are homeless or at risk to build confidence, skills and independence, with a focus on outcomes.

Using a strengths-based approach, you will develop support plans and assist access to education, training, employment and health services, while advocating for each young person’s voice.