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Assistant Youth Homelessness Support Worker

Depaul UK
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Please apply via the Depaul UK website only via: https://depauluk.postingpanda.uk/job/507890 

 

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Youth Homelessness Support Worker in 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:

The Brent Young People’s Pathway team provides support to 54 clients (aged 18-21) across accommodation sites, with complex needs, including mental health, substance use, at risk of exploitation, gang involvement, family mediation and needing to access employment, training and education.

As Assistant Youth Homelessness Support Worker at our service in Brent, you will be the first point of contact at reception for clients and visitors, and will be responsible for coordinating the daily office work for the team including leading on Health and Safety.

You will carry out a range of support, housing management and administration duties while managing a caseload of clients by supporting them to develop skills and resilience to live a positive live.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cover all office tasks, including dealing with phones, petty cash management and rent collection, project post, and all referral  enquiries.
  • Deal with the immediate support needs of clients as appropriate, providing crisis intervention where necessary.
  • Coordinate appointments for clients e.g. with GP/DWP/Probation, as required.
  • Provide advice to clients on housing, health, welfare benefit claims and other issues as necessary.
  • Under the supervision of your Line Manager, keywork a small caseload of clients
  • Record all resident’s complaints appropriately and refer to relevant individuals.
  • Diffuse difficult or dangerous situations, resolve conflict between service users effectively and sensitively and to summon outside emergency or other assistance when necessary.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.

What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:

  • Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.
  • Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
  • Communication skills – Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different people to build strong partnerships with clients and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Administrative skills - The ability to familiarise yourself with IT applications and basic computing skills, maintaining clear and accurate records.

In return for working here, you will receive:

  • A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
  • Flexible working model for suitable roles.
  • 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
  • Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
  • Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
  • Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
  • Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
  • Death in service (4x Base salary)
  • Legal Advice line

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: https://depauluk.postingpanda.uk/job/507890 

Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 28th July 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.