Supported Lodgings Worker

Vulnerable young people need a stable, safe environment.

They need support and guidance.

As the Supported Lodgings Worker you'll be there for young people who need you most.

This role is about giving young people a safe and inclusive home and help to achieve their potential, transition into independent living, and engage in employment or education.

The project is based in the Torfaen area and will cover a patch, so driving is essential.

What will you get?

• Permanent contract.
• Full time 35 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm.
• Community based support work.
• Salary 23,928 per year
• Expenses paid for mileage covered while working at 45p per mile.
• A good holiday, pension and enhanced leave package.
• Work for an amazing charity that aims to end youth homelessness.

What will you do?

• You'll engage with young people from all backgrounds, experiencing homelessness in one form or another.
• Match young people with suitable supported lodgings providers.
• Travel to meet the individuals on your caseload; either in their own home or in the home of a family who has taken them in.
• Support young people to move forward in all aspects of their lives.
• Work with the families who have engaged with the project.
• Keep accurate records, evaluate and review progress.
• Report and record any and all safeguarding concerns in the correct manner.
• Liaise with other services and agencies (social services, local authority etc.)

What do we need?

• Someone with youth work, support work, education or similar experience.
• A person who has worked with young people with complex needs, and understand ACE's / trauma.
• Social housing experience would be a big plus (but not essential).
• A full drivers licence and access to a car is essential.
• Hold a DBS on the update service, or willing to complete a new enhanced DBS check.
• Someone who is caring, compassionate and non-judgemental.
• An individual who wants to see the best for young people experiencing homelessness.

This project is life changing! It's impact on young people cannot be understated.

If the role of Supported Lodgings Worker based in Torfaen appeals to you. Please get in touch with People .

Or apply directly through this job advert.