Your new opportunity
Quarriers Ayrshire Youth Housing Support Service is accessible to all young people aged 16 25 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.
The role of Navigator is a Full Time Permanent position offering 39 hours per week to support young people who are struggling with life transitions, The role will offer a flexible & responsive support for young people when required. Weekend on/Weekend off the hours are flexible between 8am and 8pm.
The Role:
1. Provide holistic support to young people, which enables them to identify and own their own plan and support them to navigate their route to positive life choices/destinations.
2. Work directly with young people to gain their trust and support them in devising and implementing personalised, holistic life-skills programmes that will encourage their motivation and resolve, and equip them for independent living.
3. Represent the needs of young people through proactive liaison with education, skills development, employers and other bodies to coordinate and promote the most suitable opportunities for each young person.
4. Work alongside Quarriers Teams, ...