Your new opportunity
Quarriers Ayrshire Youth Housing Support Service is accessible to all young people aged 16 25 years who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service aims to support the Councils goal of reducing levels of repeat homelessness by providing a high-quality housing support service through our supported accommodation in Ayr and our Outreach services across South and East Ayrshire.
We are looking for people who love supporting young people to join our team to cover staff annual leave and sickness.
The role is flexible and offers hours to suit your circumstances. We are a 24 hour service and shifts include, early, evening, nights and sleepovers.
Nightshifts are paid at an enhanced rate.
The role:
1. To ensure individuals supported by the project always receive the best possible service
2. To create a safe, nurturing and enabling environment
3. To undertake keyworker responsibilities for specific named children, young people and/or families
4. To develop a co-operative relationship with all relevant agencies and providers and to maximise the potential benefit to the individuals we support.
5. To contribute to the formation of operational policy and to the development of practice within the project.
6. To complete all necessary risk assessments to ensure risks are minimised and manageable.
7. To participate actively in team meetings...