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Reconnect Worker (Adur and Worthing), Worthing
Client:
DePaul
Location:
Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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77
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Reconnect Worker
This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul for the new development of our Reconnect services in Adur & Worthing.
Position: Reconnect Worker
Location: Adur & Worthing
Contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
About the Role
The Reconnect Worker works closely with the Deputy Prevention Services Manager and the housing team at Adur and Worthing Council. You will be responsible for setting up and running our new Reconnect service. Through offering a structured support package including family mediation, you will help young people to return, or stay in, the family home, and where not appropriate we will enable young people to rebuild support networks vital to successful independent living.
You will work collaboratively with all Depaul colleagues and services across the region, as well as with external agencies, to build and maintain a caseload of clients experiencing family difficulties and at risk of homelessness. You will work with clients facing a variety of situations, including young people who are experiencing a breakdown in their family relationships and are experiencing homelessness for the first time, as well as those who have left their homes and are temporarily staying with our volunteer Nightstop hosts.
Key responsibilities include:
* Work directly with young people aged 11-25 and their families, providing guidance, personalized family support, and mediation if appropriate.
* Carry a caseload of 15 – 20 clients per FTE for whom you will be the named keyworker.
* Process referrals from relevant agencies to build and maintain a full caseload of clients.
* Work in partnership with young people and their families to complete risk assessments, needs assessments, and outcome questionnaires.
* Build strong working relationships with all Depaul colleagues and services across the region, as well as other relevant agencies and local authority teams.
* Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records of all aspects of your work.
* Work closely with statutory bodies and other agencies to support relevant safeguarding procedures.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
* Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative, and solution-focused.
* To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner’s Certificate (IMPC).
* Experience working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and organized.
* Experience carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients.
* Ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
* High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality.
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialize in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase resilience, and energize opportunities for employment, education, training, and volunteering.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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