Our client is currently recruiting for four Progression Coaches (Outreach) to work in the Manchester, Salford and Bolton areas providing support to young people (aged 18-25) who are at risk of homelessness.
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Friday
* Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00
* Temporary: approx. 3-4 months
* £16.58 per hour (£14.79 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay)
This is an outreach role and the successful candidates will be required to work across the Manchester, Salford and/or Bolton areas supporting young people in their accommodation and out in the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage a caseload of up to 30 clients, delivering regular person-centred keywork sessions and tailored support
* Complete and review high-quality risk assessments and SMART, outcomes-focused support plans
* Provide one-to-one community support and occasionally facilitate group sessions
* Help clients achieve goals related to housing, financial stability, social connections, and meaningful activities
* Safeguard client wellbeing by following safeguarding and emergency procedures
* Offer advice and support on housing, employment, education, and benefits
* Build effective partnerships with statutory services, landlords, and third-sector organisations to support client outcomes
* Involve clients in decision-making and encourage participation in community activities
* Work in line with outcomes-based contract requirements and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles
* Maintain accurate, timely records on the client database
Please note that this role involves lone working. Travel expenses can be claimed for this role.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
* Experience supporting young people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, substance misuse or limited access to opportunities
* Experience managing a large caseload independently
* Experience lone working in the community
* Experience keeping up to date and accurate records
* Commitment to working in a strengths-based way
* Experience and understanding of risk assessments and support planning
* Experience and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
* High level understanding of professional boundaries
* Effective collaborative working and partnership building
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
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
Salary description
£16.58 - £16.58 per hour