Young People Case Worker (Part Time)
We have a new role available for a Part-Time Young People Case Worker to work as part of a team delivering a project that forms part of the North Tyneside Pathway. The project is designed to support clients (16-24 year olds) who are at risk of homelessness within Tyne and Wear.
Position Details
* Salary: £12,872.53 pro rata + pension and other benefits (FTE - £24,136)
* Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
* Contract: Part time, permanent
* Hours: 20 hours per week
* Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025
About the Role
As a Young People Case Worker, you’ll work as part of a team delivering assessment, support, and move-on services to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. The aim is to ensure each client leaves with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining.
Under the guidance of a manager or senior worker, you will manage a caseload and share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of clients, volunteers, and staff. In accommodation-based services, you'll ensure proper maintenance and support clients in sustaining their tenancy and successful move-on. In community settings, you'll help clients maintain their tenancy and develop skills for independent living.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing a caseload and developing personalized support plans
2. Conducting needs and risk assessments
3. Delivering one-to-one and group support activities
4. Supporting clients in maintaining their tenancy and preparing for independent living
5. Promoting education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities
6. Liaising with external agencies and maintaining safeguarding protocols
7. Participating in a rota that includes sleepovers and weekend work
About You
You will be passionate about supporting young people and experienced working with those facing homelessness, mental health issues, or who are care leavers. Your understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and support planning will enable you to create effective, personalized pathways. You’re proactive, flexible, and a team player willing to work variable hours to meet clients' needs.
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups
* Understanding of challenges faced by young people at risk of homelessness
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
* Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team
Benefits
* Comprehensive training tailored to your role
* Flexible working model
* 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years
* Family-friendly leave policies
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme from day 1 (up to 7% employer contribution)
* Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
* Discount vouchers for various retailers and services
* Cash benefit plan covering dental, optical, hospital stays, scans, and more
* Death in service benefit (4x base salary)
* Legal advice line
About the Organisation
The charity focuses on supporting vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness, operating from Newcastle to London. They emphasize prevention, resilience, and providing opportunities for a brighter future, guided by Vincentian values to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency.
Join the team and contribute to creating lasting change.
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