Job Description

*****HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER*****
*****YOUTH HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT*****
*****YOUNG PEOPLE*****
*****£25,064 plus extra £7,200 sleeps*****
*****PLYMOUTH*****

Do you wish to support young people and be part of an amazing effort to end youth homelessness?
You'll be working with a leading youth homelessness organisation and are looking for a Support Worker to work in their service in Plymouth working with young people who are at risk of or have been homeless.

You will be providing high quality of support targeted to meet the needs of young people helping them to develop independent living skills such as accommodation needs, financial management, rents and debts, health and well being, social needs and integrating positively within the wider community.

You will be
" A passionate and confident working with and being around young people and helping them to reach their goals and full potential
" Role model best practice and be able to delegate tasks to the team.
" Have a sense of humour and have a positive outlook.
" Be able to work in a non-judgemental way.
" Monitor and record the progress of the young people you support

Your Duties Will Include
" Providing high quality support and safeguarding the young people to maximise the outcomes and reduce risks.
" Supporting the homeless young people with development on life skills. Encouraging and supporting them access education or employment.
" Coach and train the team of Accommodation Support Workers.
" Understand the needs of and issues facing young people
" Have great listening skills as well as written and IT skills

You will receive
" Extensive training
" 5 weeks annual leave
" Pension Plan.
" Life Assurance plan
" Work within a friendly and welcoming organisation and team
" Regular supervision and reflective practice.
" Opportunity to gain skills and experience,
" Rewarding job where no two days are the same

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? wHAT YOU WAITING FOR? CALL LOUISE ON 07929 476065 OR 0117 9486300

Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.