Progression Coach
Homeless | 1 N4 |£15.35 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 2-3 months | Job Ref: BD8868 | Posted: 23/04/2024
Central is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach, to work in the Islington area. The service is an emergency accommodation for young people aged 18-24 with low - medium support needs who are currently rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early (8:15AM - 4:15PM) and late (2:15PM - 10:15PM) shifts. There is a requirement to work every other weekend. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months. The pay rate is £13.70 per hour, with £1.65 holiday pay, totalling £15.35 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of 7-8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART outcome based Support Plans
- Complete ongoing needs and risk assessments
- Support clients to sustain their tenancy and successfully move on into longer-term accommodation within 56 days
- Work in partnership with multiple agencies to support clients
- Support all clients to participate in education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support them to settle in.
- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within client's accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience
- Ensure the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting.
- Undertake housing management duties including coordinating repairs and banking
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
Please note, this role involves lone working.
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working with young people
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use
- Experience of supporting clients to move-on
- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
- The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
- A high level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
- Experience of managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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