Progression Coaches/Support Workers (Outreach)
Our client is currently recruiting for four Progression Coaches (Outreach) to work in the Manchester, Salford and Bolton areas providing support to young people (aged 18-25) who are at risk of homelessness.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00
• Temporary: approx. 3-4 months
• £16.58 per hour (£14.79 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay)
This is an outreach role and the successful candidates will be required to work across the Manchester, Salford and/or Bolton areas supporting young people in their accommodation and out in the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Hold a caseload of up to 30 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions ensuring each client receives person-centred, tailored support.
• Produce high-quality risk assessment and a SMART outcomes-based support plan that are regularly reviewed
• Deliver one-to-one support in the local community and will occasionally facilitate group work
• Support all clients to achieve their desired outcomes relating to accommodation, improved financial stability, improved social networks and improved engagement in meaningful activities
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, including ensuring that Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures are followed and managed appropriately
• Provide support and advice on issues relating to housing, employment, education and benefits.
• Proactively collaborate and promote multiagency working by leading on partnerships with local agencies including statutory teams, private landlords, third sector organisations and others, to support the wellbeing of clients
• Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisation's wider community programme of activities
• Fully understand the requirements of the outcomes-based contract
• Work within the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and apply this to your daily work with young people and within the team
• Record your work accurately and in a timely manner on our client database, Inform
Please note that this role involves lone working. Travel expenses can be claimed for this role.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Experience of working in a busy environment supporting young people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, substance misuse or limited access to opportunities
• Experience of managing a large caseload independently
• Experience of lone working in the community
• Experience of keeping records continuously up to date and accurate, logging information in a timely manner
• An understanding of and commitment to working in a strengths-based way
• Experience and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
• Effective collaborative working and partnership building
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position