Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach, to work in the Sutton area. The service provides support to at risk young people to prevent homelessness and help them move towards independence.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday – Sunday on a rota basis covering early (8AM - 4PM), mid (9AM – 5PM) and late (12PM - 8PM) shifts. There is a requirement to work 2 weekends out of every 4. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months. The pay rate for this role is £14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay, totalling £15.88 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
* Hold a caseload of 6 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which are reviewed regularly
* Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
* Interview and assess the suitability of referrals to the criteria and objectives of the project and provide written feedback to unsuccessful applicants
* Ensure that residents ready to move on have an appropriate network of support and resources to aid their transition to independent living
* Build supportive relationships with the young people while maintaining professional boundaries
* Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities
* Liaise and advocate with external agencies including local authorities, benefits agencies, referral agencies and other statutory and voluntary bodies as appropriate.
* Deal with challenging behaviour in an appropriate and sensitive manner and record meetings and incidents appropriately
* Ensure a safe and secure environment and maintain high standards of health and safety within the project
* Manage collection of service charge and petty cash.
Please note: this role involves lone working
To apply for this role, you must have;
* Experience of working with young people experiencing homelessness
* Experience of working in a residential housing project for young people
* Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
* Experience of involving clients in the way services are designed to meet their needs
* Knowledge and understanding of the principle causes and effects of youth homelessness
* Knowledge of the support needs of young people and how they might be best met including what statutory and voluntary resources are available
* Knowledge of Health and Safety and anti-discriminatory working practices, and the implications of both in the working environment
* Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
* Able to demonstrate clear professional boundaries
* The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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