JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistantwho has experience working in a customer-facing role supporting asylum seekers and/or young people, with excellent communication skills.
Working as the Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant you will work closely with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers.
As a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant your role will involve supporting these young people in their transition to independence, including moving from supported housing to independent living within the community.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistantwill include:
1. Develop personalised support plans with young people, setting clear tasks and objectives
2. Regularly review and update support plans to ensure progress and address any changing needs
3. Identify potential risks to the safety and wellbeing of young people
4. Create and maintain risk assessments, updating them as required to reflect any changes in circumstances or needs
5. Help young people in managing the transition from supported housing to independent living, ensuring they are fully prepared and equipped to live autonomously
6. Attend case conferences, safeguarding meetings, and any other required gatherings to ensure appropriate action and follow-up
7. Ensure that all relevant records and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time
8. Maintain high standards of data integrity and confidentiality in all client interactions
9. Empower clients by promoting responsibility and self-sufficiency in maintaining safety, security, and cleanliness within the project
10. Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and report any maintenance or repair issues promptly
11. Follow lone working procedures to ensure safety while performing duties in non-office settings
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
You won’t necessarily have experience in this sector, as the company recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable
The company is specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote the values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow
12. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
13. Experience of providing support to diverse client groups
14. A working knowledge and understanding of how to support people in achieving and maintaining independence
15. Housing or support related qualification
16. Ability to work under own initiative
17. Ability to network and build strong relationships with partner agencies, community and key stakeholders
18. Organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet targets
19. Ability to communicate effectively at different levels
20. Ability to use IT packages and management information systems
21. Ability to deal with distressed and aggressive clients
22. Driving Licence and use of own transport
23. Whatever the role, we want you to bring your knowledge and experience to play your part in improving people’s lives
BENEFITS
24. 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
25. Up to 8% contributory pension
26. Flexible working
27. Investment in your learning and development
The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13430
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