Benefits
* Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
* Birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
* We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
* Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well‑defined career progression.
Role Overview
The Trust is seeking a motivated and committed individual to work with care‑experienced young people within the Accommodation Hub. The post holder will support young people across the HOME Programme Training Flats and Staying Put / Supported Lodgings arrangements, helping them to access and sustain suitable accommodation.
This role involves direct work with care‑experienced young people, as well as providing support, guidance and advice to foster carers and connected carers involved in Staying Put arrangements. The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of services for care‑experienced young people, housing pathways, and experience of working directly with young people and carers.
You will be based within the Accommodation Hub team, working alongside the Accommodation Officer, HOME Programme Personal Advisors and Social Workers who specialise in supporting young people with accommodation. The post holder will take the lead on defined areas of work and will work closely with the Accommodation Officer, who will provide supervision for this role, to ensure positive outcomes for young people.
Qualifications and Experience
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
* Demonstrable experience of working directly with young people
* Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to youth homelessness and care leavers
* An understanding of different accommodation options for looked‑after children and care‑experienced young people
Legal and EEO Statements
Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A enhanced barred DBS check is required for this role.
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