Our client is currently recruiting three permanent Outreach Support Workers to support young adults aged 18–25 leaving the care system across North and East London. The service provides semi-independent supported accommodation, helping young people develop the skills and confidence to live independently.
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Friday
* Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00
* Permanent
* £28,860 per annum
Please note: This is an outreach role, working across multiple supported accommodation services in North and East London. You will be office-based one day per week. A car allowance and business mileage are provided.
Key responsibilities:
* Support young adults aged 18-25 to develop and sustain independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management)
* Deliver structured keywork sessions and co-producing individual support plans with each resident
* Assist with education, employment and training goals - including CV writing, job applications and college enrolment
* Maintain accurate, timely records using our digital case management system - including keywork notes, risk assessments and support plans
* Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents at all times
* Liaise with local authority leaving care teams, social workers, personal advisers and other professionals
* Support residents to manage mental health, wellbeing and personal challenges in a trauma-informed way
* Accompany residents to appointments with external agencies (GP, Job Centre, local authority, etc.)
* Respond calmly and professionally to conflict, emotional distress or challenging behaviour
What we’re looking for:
* At least 1 year of experience working with young adults aged 18-25 in a care, supported housing or semi-independent living setting
* Genuine understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers making the transition to independent living
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and trauma-informed approaches to working with care experienced young adults
* Strong written and verbal communication skills - you will produce keywork records, risk assessments and support plans to a professional standard
* Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management and reporting systems
* Current Safeguarding certification - or willingness to complete upon appointment
Desirable
* NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Housing or a related discipline
* Experience supporting young adults into education, employment or training (EET)
* Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act, Care Act 2014 and Pathway Planning frameworks
Essential
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car
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
£28860.00 - £28860.00 per year