Young People Outreach Support Worker

Job Description

Young People Leaving Care Outreach Support Worker.

Outreach – hours are between 8am and 8pm, between Monday To Friday

This is a long term temporary positon however there is no end date if you are subscribed to the update service and have a short notice period, a quick start is possible through a temp to permanent placement.

£15.50 + an hour plus mileage covered

Positions covering Sheffield – Leeds – Hull

This is a great opportunity to join a very well established company that have supported young people for many years – a true market leader in this sector. High spec, good quality provisions for young people

Essential Criteria:

Experience supporting young people and their families

Full Uk Driving License is essential with Business Insurance

Hours are between hours 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people, but the position also offers you flexibility

Completing property inspections 

Supporting young people to develop independence skills 

Managing their diary and working closely with permanent staff 

Completing detailed reports

Our client is a leading Provider of care to children and young people in the area and they are currently recruiting for a Support Worker on a permanent basis

A quick start is possible if you have a current online DBS

It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/ Requirements

High standard of general education.

Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the provision of Support for Vulnerable People (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service.

a) Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans

b) Conduct welcome and induction for Young people

c) Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs

d) Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users

e) Assist in welfare and NHS issues

f) Preparation of reports

g) Arrange appointments with various partner agencies

h) Maintaining regular contact with Service Users

i) Informing Service Users of support groups

j) Assist Move-On of Service Users

2. To accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users.

3. To prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed.

4. To provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed.

5. To effectively use IT packages to support the work of the company.

6. To work effectively and cooperatively across multi disciplinary teams.

7. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients and Company.

8. To pro-actively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company.

9. To report any housing issues to the Services Department and to assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects.

10. To undertake On-Call duties as directed.

11. To participate, where required, in office reception duties.