Transition Support Worker #000A88611

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Make face-to-face contact with young people referred to the project, and work to engage them with the service.

Undertake support needs analyses with young people, and develop individual plans to address their future aims and objectives.

Work with young people to support them to meet their goals, e.g. support them to access:

Positive activities within their communities/localities

Education, training and employment opportunities

Additional support services, e.g. adult social care, housing, therapy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

To work within statutory guidelines and the department’s procedures relating to young people leaving care, children in need, Cared for Children and asylum seeking young

To undertake direct work with young people and others who are relevant in their lives.

Develop supportive and empowering relationships with young people to build their self- esteem, confidence, knowledge and resilience to enable them to move forward positively in their lives.

Respond appropriately to any child protection/Adult at Risk concerns as and when they arise, following Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

To work with young people to maximise their involvement in community based activities that will benefit them into adulthood, by delivering positive activities and group work sessions for young people accessing support.

To assist young people by liaising with other agencies on their behalf.

Maintain the trust and confidence of young people and link them into services and support appropriate to their needs (i.e. sexual health services, positive activities, counselling).

To ensure that the wishes, views and feelings are taken into consideration in all matters relating to them and advocate where needed.

To attend all forums in relation to planning for and supporting young people in housing, health, Further / Higher Education, Training and Employment.

To respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their religious and cultural background, meet needs arising from any disability and respect their sexual needs and preferences.

Promote awareness of safe care and protection and raise awareness around CSE and risks associated. Effectively manage a caseload of young people, including maintaining accurate records of work carried out with young people using our computerised contact management system in accordance with Policy.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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