Youth Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Barry; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable young people in the Barry area. This role involves supporting individuals aged 16 to 25 who are facing homelessness, conducting assessments, and working collaboratively within a multi-agency environment. You'll be a vital part of a compassionate team, advocating for young people's needs and helping them secure and maintain appropriate accommodation. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the right experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Support from a great team

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people facing housing and homelessness issues.
• Good knowledge of the housing sector and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals aged 16-25 affected by homelessness.
• Conduct assessments and risk management plans.
• Liaise with multi-agency settings for case management.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable young people

Understanding of homelessness issues

Advocacy skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

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Are you able to support vulnerable young people in the Barry area, who have housing related support needs, including those who require support to establish and maintain a tenancy and those who are homeless?

We are searching for a Youth Support Worker - for a permanent contract.

What will you do?

• Support people aged 16 - 25 across Barry who are affected by homelessness and struggling to find, secure or maintain appropriate accommodation
• Undertake assessments of need in accordance with the support assessment procedure and as directed by the Projects Manager.
• Undertake risk assessments and risk management plans, including safety planning in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Work within a multi-agency settings where possible (mainly internal projects), with travel across the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Liaise with colleagues to provide timely, appropriate support.
• Work within the Supporting People Gateway framework, liaising with staff as required for case management and allocation.
• Deliver support and assistance to each person in accordance with the ethos, values and policies of the charity.

What will you get?

• Permanent contract.
• £13.14 per hour.
• Salary of £23,982.
• Monday to Friday.
• 35 hours per week (full time).
• Work for an amazing charity to make a real difference.
• Support from a great team.

What do we need?

• Someone with experience in supporting people facing housing and homelessness issues.
• A driver who can get around the area.
• A DBS on the update service will be a distinct advantage.
• A good understanding of the causes and effects of homelessness.
• Able to stay calm in a crisis.
• Good knowledge of the housing sector.
• Someone who can speak out for others and act as an advocate.

If this sounds like a job you can do, and you have the right experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People.