About the Preston Outreach team
We work with care leavers, asylum seekers, NHS patients, and families, providing comprehensive support within the community.
For young care leavers, our focus is on facilitating a smooth transition into adulthood, empowering them with essential independence skills. This includes preparing them to take on a tenancy or move into social housing, enabling them to confidently live on their own.
In the case of Separated Children, we assist in their settlement process, help navigate immigration procedures, support their integration into college life, facilitate access to healthcare services, and ultimately guide them towards complete independence.
For adult NHS referrals dealing with complex mental health issues, our dedicated team provides community-based support. We work closely to address their specific needs and contribute to their overall well-being within the community setting.
Due to the areas this role covers, a car driver with a vehicle is essential.
Please note the salary quoted is effective as of 1st August 2024; anyone joining prior to that date will temporarily be on £22,854.
About you
The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users, and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.
Essential
* Previous experience supporting (not caring for) people, families, or young people to gain independence.
* Travel is essential, so must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
* Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
* Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
* Computer literate.
* Good interpersonal skills.
Key Duties:
1. Managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills.
2. Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners, and the Police.
3. Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills.
4. Conducting weekly inspections of Service User's properties.
5. Supporting with accessing and maintaining education/employment.
6. Promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise.
7. Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling, and education.
Please see the YouTube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview of Bedspace Outreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlN9TGBweo
At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes, we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.
If successfully appointed, references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; and additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.
Please note that at present Bedspace is unable to provide sponsorships.
About Bedspace
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care, and homeless families and individuals. 2024 sees us celebrate our 25th anniversary, during which time we’ve supported over 17,000 people to transform their lives.
Reference ID: OSWP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,996.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? (unfortunately, we are unable to offer this)
* If you do not have Car business insurance, please still select 'yes' above if you are willing to get this.
Experience:
* young people/vulnerable families: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and access to a business insured vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OSWP
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