Job Description
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\n Job Introduction\n
At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us.
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As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) across two location in Chorley –(Parker House and The Bridge ) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk.
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\n Role Responsibility\n
As a Youth Support Worker, you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and an unmet need. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and em...