The main things you will be asked to do in this role:
* To reflect the charity values and ways of working in all of your work.
* To support young people (16+) to live in a safe and independent manner.
* To work with creativity in both one to one and group settings with young adults who are unaccompanied asylum seekers.
* To maintain accurate, outcome-focused records in line with expected data security/GDPR guidelines.
* To support the delivery of activities, workshops, trips, etc.
* To encourage young people and community members in all aspects of their activities, education, employment, health, and wellbeing.
* To assist in the management of a small portfolio of properties, carrying out property checks in line with licence agreements, reporting problems, and liaising with contractors.
* To work professionally with other agencies, such as social services, health providers, Job Centre Plus, etc.
* To work as part of a team, actively contributing to regular team meetings, undertake training as required, and participate in one to one supervision sessions.
* To gain and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies to ensure the continued support of service users.
* To ensure that vulnerable people are protected through knowledge of Adult and Child Safeguarding Procedures.
* To have access to a car (or similar) during the working day and be prepared to use it to undertake support work.
* To work flexibly in line with required shift patterns, including bank holidays and to work occasional evening or weekend shifts.
* To provide overnight and weekend telephone on-call cover subject to a rota.
* Undertake any other duties which are deemed to be within the spirit of the post and charity aims.
General asks of everyone that works as part of the Manchester Settlement Supported Housing Team:
* Support us in our charitable purpose, helping us to achieve our strategic aims and using our values as outlined below to underpin all that you do.
* Behave in a professional manner and adhere to our policies and procedures including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
* Be inclusive and work to combat all forms of discrimination and disadvantage, ensuring that the principles of equitable opportunities and social justice are implemented in your work.
* Help us to achieve our strategic aims and priorities by contributing your skills and experience to projects and tasks when required.
Key information
* Employer: Manchester Settlement
* Locations: Manchester
* Role Type: Permanent
* Salary: Essential Car User Allowance paid in addition - £840 per year.
* Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 at 12:00pm.
* Closing Time: 9am.
* Contact Name: Adrian Ball.
* Contact Information: recruitment@manchestersettlement.org.uk.
* Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Scheme, 25+ days annual leave (+ bank holidays).
* Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day during office hours but to include one late evening per week to 8pm.
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes.
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