Young Persons Support Worker - Nottingham, United Kingdom - BDS Northern

BDS Northern

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

BDS are currently recruiting for an experienced support worker for a Social Justice Charity working in the Wandsworth area supporting young people

35 Hours a week,
Pay rate of £14.34 per hour PAYE / £18.74 UMB

Plan and deliver an effective support and safety plan with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required.
Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned.

Develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.

Support service users to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills.

Maintain regular contact with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service and no less than the requirements of the minimum contact procedure.

Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained, taking proactive action to minimise rent arrears in line with targets, monitoring the account and recording all actions and where necessary taking appropriate action when arrears arise in line with policy and procedure.

Develop practical life skill sessions or programmes with service users as required

Full job spec available on request or call Kirsty for further information on
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
£14.38-£18.74 per hour

Schedule: