Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Young Adults Support Worker in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence. About Us: Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - https://www.depaul.org.uk/our-impact/ Role Overview: Our service at Waltham Forest provides support services to young adults aged 18-25, in a male-only supported accommodation so that they can develop skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives. As Young Adults Support Worker at our service, you will work along young people to move towards independence and ensure that they are able to take control of decisions affecting their lives. You will focus on providing quality support to them as well as undertake a range of support, housing management and administration duties. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable, Manage a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the wellbeing and day to day support of all clients in the services Lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with. Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this job opportunity. Please ensure to submit an Application Statement that explains your experience and understanding of working with people seeking asylum in the UK. What We Are Looking For – Person Specification: Experience of working with the client group An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning. Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures Note: Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Applications: Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 12th May 2024 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitmentdepaulcharity.org.uk. We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies .