Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people in London?
The Role
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced support worker to join our Young People Support Team based in Hackney. You will provide client-directed, person-centred support to help young people achieve personal goals and aspirations for independent living, training, employment, and education. You will assist and collaborate with young people to create and carry out a support plan designed around their needs and aspirations, providing information and inspiration, practical support, innovation, and encouragement. You will have an individual caseload but will work alongside a team of Support Workers with similar client groups, working to the same principles and goals.
Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based settings. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, and this role is part-time, 16 hours per week, worked over 3 days: Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Thursdays 10am-4:30pm (with an unpaid 30-minute break), and Fridays 10am-4pm (with an unpaid 30-minute break). Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health support. We provide core training and ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career with us.
About You
You will have experience working in support, supported housing, or advice services. You will have experience supporting young people to develop aspirations and form healthy relationships. You are committed to equal rights and diversity. You have knowledge of issues facing young people and the needs of vulnerable homeless individuals, with sound knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments. You love working in a client-centred way, planning your work and deadlines to achieve the best outcomes for your clients. You are flexible, creative, and offer a personalised approach. You are a team player, passionate about your own performance and professional development.
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