About the Yorkshire Outreach team
We oversee semi-independent accommodation and outreach services covering Yorkshire County, managing 30+ properties in cities like Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Rotherham, Halifax, Huddersfield and Hull, with ongoing expansion. We support 40+ young individuals who we care for and support at home, imparting skills for independent living. Our focus includes delivering ASDAN, addressing essential independence skills. We operate within a disciplined team, ensuring optimal outcomes through regular updates and active participation in statutory meetings. Our referrals come from trusted sources such as Local Authority placements teams, including Care Leavers Service, Separated Children, and Adult Services.
This position will cover the Sheffield and Rotherham area and therefore a driver with a vehicle is essential. Business mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
About you
The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.
Essential
* Previous experience supporting (not caring for) young people or families with complex needs to gain independence.
* Experience in a comparable outreach role would be ideal
* Travel is essential so you must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
* Must be prepared to travel throughout Sheffield and Rotherham.
* Thorough knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
* Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
* Computer literate
* Good interpersonal skills
Key Duties:
· Managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills
· Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners and the Police
· Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills
· Completely weekly inspections of Service User's properties
· Support with accessing and maintaining education/employment
· Promote physical, mental and emotional well-being, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise
· Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling and education
Please see the youtube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview on Bedspace Outreach.
At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.
If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; and additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.
About Bedspace
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. 2024 sees us celebrate our 25th anniversary, during which time we've supported over 17,000 people to transform their lives.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,171.80 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? (unfortunately we do not offer this)
* Please confirm that you are willing to obtain business car insurance (if you don't already have)
Experience:
* young people/vulnerable families: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OSWY1JC