Young People Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Young People Support Workerin Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.

About Us:

Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - https://www.depaul.org.uk/our-impact/

Role Overview:

Burnage Lane is a 13 Bed unit in the south of Manchester accommodating Young People from the ages of 18-25. We provide 24-hour support to Young People in a safe setting where they can access support. The support we offer ranges from one to one support sessions, help with obtaining education, training and employment as well as maximising income.

We work closely with a wellbeing and programmes team to offer a rounded package to the people that we accommodate.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is interested in working with us as Young People Support Worker. This exciting job will avail you the opportunity to manage a caseload of clients, addressing their physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs; supporting them to progress towards independence.

You will work in a rota of a mix of 07:30-15:00 shifts and 14:30-22:00, in a patter of 4 early shifts, 2 days off, 4 late shifts to ensure that Young People have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable,
• Lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service.
• Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.
• Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well being of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information
• sharing protocols.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. Candidate selection and interview will be conducted on a rolling basis and we may close the application early due to high volumes of candidates.

What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:

• Experience of working with Young People or those who have experienced homelessness.
• An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse
• A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Note:

Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

Applications:

Please apply via the Depaul website only by Friday 22nd March 2024 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@depaulcharity.org.uk.

We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies.