Youth Support & Empowerment Officer | Flexible Hours

Talent Finder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Pension scheme with enhanced employer3

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Flexible working patterns, including 0

Job summary

CAYSH, a charity and not-for-profit organisation, invites applications for an Advice and Support Officer based in South London. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract with a starting salary of £28,551.86 per annum.

The successful candidate will support vulnerable people, develop person-centred support plans and work with multiple agencies to ensure safeguarding and high-quality outcomes. The organisation offers professional development, a pension with enhanced employer contribution, access

Qualifications

• Proven background in motivating and inspiring others to reach their goals in life.
• A good understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young and homeless people
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge on building empathy & trust, whilst maintaining professional boundaries and codes of conduct
• Knowledge and experience of child protection and the safeguarding of children and adults and associated good practice
• Ability to respond to incidents
• Experience working with different agencies and understanding support plans

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide young people to improve their life skills, self-management and self-confidence whilst on their journey to independent living
• Develop trusted, professional relationships while helping young people plan and achieve their goals

Job description

CAYSH, a charity and not-for-profit organisation, invites applications for an Advice and Support Officer based in South London. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract with a starting salary of £28,551.86 per annum.

The successful candidate will support vulnerable people, develop person-centred support plans and work with multiple agencies to ensure safeguarding and high-quality outcomes. The organisation offers professional development, a pension with enhanced employer contribution, access