Progression Coach

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for two Progression Coaches to work in the Durham area at a service providing supported accommodation for young people (aged 18+) to help them move on to their own independent accommodation.

* Role 1: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday), 09:00 - 17:00

* Role 2: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Sunday), 14:00 - 22:00

* Both roles are temporary: approximately 3 months

 * £13.87 per hour (£12.38 per hour, with £1.49 holiday pay)

Please note:

this role involves lone working

Key responsibilities:

* Hold a caseload of 8 clients, delivering regular key working sessions and reviewing agreed support plans

* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures

* Provide personalised, flexible and creative support encouraging client participation

* Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection protocols

* Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities

* Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation

* Assist with volunteer coordination and promote client involvement initiatives

* Maintain clear, accurate records

* Manage building security

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness

* Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system

* Experience holding a caseload and knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures

* Experience managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis

* Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes

* Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position