Young Persons Support Worker

Young Persons Support Worker

Temporary

Durham

£12.38 + £1.49 per hour holiday pay

Various shift patterns available including Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Monday - Sunday 2pm - 10pm - 37.5 hours per week




Our client




Morgan Hunt are working with a national youth homeless charity providing emergency accommodation and shelter for young people facing homelessness across the UK. We have a variety of shift patterns available across services in the Durham area. The roles are ongoing, for approximately 3 months with the potential for extension.




The service provides supported accommodation for young people aged 18+ to help them move on into their own independent accommodation.




The role - Young Persons Support Worker

• Hold a caseload of key clients and conduct regular key working sessions and regularly review support plans.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed.
• Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision - making and encouraging participation in activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols.
• Support clients to access education, training and employment opportunities aligned with goals and aspirations.
• Manage the security of the building.
• Maintain clear, accurate records.

The candidate

• Experience of working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health, substance misuse or the care system.
• Experience holding a caseload of key clients and knowledge of risk assessments, support plans, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development.

For more information, or to apply for the role of Young Persons Support Worker, please contact Annabelle on 0161 838 3616.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.