Temp to Perm Support Officer - Young People

Young People Support Officer Newbury £15.49ph UMBRELLA

Rocasa Consulting is seeking to recruit a Young People Support Officer to join the Newbury's team within a Supported Housing Service in Newbury supporting Young People and Young Parents that are at risk of Homelessness.

The role is full time (37.5 hrs per week), working on shifts rotation basis covering shifts 7.30am-15.30pm and 13.30pm - 21.00 working one in 4 Weekends.

The pay rate is £15.49 per hour umbrella.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Promote independence, freedom and choice as a key-worker to residents, working with them to achieve their goals as they work towards independent living

• Ensuring residents are safe and able to manage risks as necessary, which often you'll need to do with the help of partner agencies

• Responsible for health and safety checks within the building, as well as reporting and monitoring maintenance issues

• Experience working with and supporting people aged 16-24 in vulnerable situations

• You will need an Enhanced DBS check.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in working with young people, ideally in a supported living environment

• Knowledge of the housing and benefits sector is welcomed but not essential

If this sounds interesting, we'd love to hear from you!