Young Person Support Worker, PR1 1ED
UK 12 days ago
Job Description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
We are looking for a Young Persons Support Worker (Customer Support Co-Ordinator) to join our team in Lancashire to work across our Young Person's Supported Accommodation projects. Working within this scheme you willsupport with the continued, safe provision of accommodation and person-centred support for young people.
As part of your role you will also be required to complete the below duties.
include-Undertaking needs assessments
proving advice, guidance and support to young people
working collaboratively with a multi disciplinary team
Support reviews and SMART goals
Safeguarding and risk management
Planning transition and move on
Team working
The role will involve working with young customers, Group employees and outside agencies and professionals to deliver a holistic service that is of the highest standard. You will play a key role in signing up new customers to the service and in providing advice and guidance with the welfare/benefit system. You will be responsible for the maintenance of the scheme including carrying out risk assessments and other health and safety monitoring as well as working closely with the housing management team regarding repairs, voids and maintenance.
Please note that you will work 36.25 hours per week over a 7 day rota period. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and all offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
To be considered for this role it is essential to have experience working with individuals 16 plus, it is a requirement to of worked within a customer facing role therefore you can offer the best customer service to our customers.
Here at Places for People we are looking for someone who is as spirited as we, this is an emotive working environment and we need our staff to be positive and supportive. You will have experience working in potentially challenging situations, resilience is a key character trait for this role. Ideally you will have local knowledge to share with our customers.
Ideally you will be a confident I.T. user who is a confident communicator that can influence in a positive manner when required.
The ideal applicant requires to compassionate and able to put themselves in the customer shoes which will help them deal with any situation effectively. If you are the type of person who wants to make a difference this may be the role for you.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer acomprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:
27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension with matched contributions
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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