Young Persons Support Worker

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker - Homelessness

Job Type: Temporary to permanent

Location: Coventry

Industry: Social Care - Supported Housing

The organisation

In this Young Persons Support Worker opportunity in Coventry, you will join a charity who's purpose is to help other gain independence and follow a positive pathway out of homelessness.

Key responsibilities

In this Young Persons Support Worker job, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of 8-12 at one time - 1:1 support plans based on each individual to help promote independent living
• Assisting with finances / budgeting / cooking skills / laundry / applying for jobs / getting back into education
• Along with independent living skills you will help individuals with bidding for housing and setting up benefits
• Planning activities or workshops to provide information, advice and guidance when living out of temporary accommodation
• Booking and attending appointments
• Helping them overcome barriers they may face externally - mental health / domestic violence / substance misuse / learning disabilities - encouraging them to engage with external agencies to seek help
• Keeping track of payments for Housing / service charge / rent etc

Skills & experience

• Proven track record of working In an Young Persons Support Worker role or supported housing before - up to date knowledge of housing legislation Is required
• Willing to travel across the Coventry area - care driver Is not essential but highly desired
• DBS on the update service - needs to be an enhanced child and adult cleared
• Flexible to work 5 days over 7 shift work

If you would like more information you can all the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha.




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