Young Person's Floating Support Worker

Job Title: Young Person's Floating Support Worker
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour + Holiday Pay (£15.69 per hour) or £19.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration: 3-month assignment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Client Base:

• Clients from supported housing who are demonstrating financial independence and the ability to live independently after up to two years of supervision.

• Individuals transitioning directly from foster care, requiring comprehensive oversight, no housing benefits, and limited self-sufficiency opportunities.

• Young mothers, with awareness of available services to support them.

Monthly Visits:

• Once a month, a visit outside of the borough may be required.

Purpose of the Service

The goal is to promote independent living for young people aged 18-25. There is a specialized focus on mental health, dual diagnosis, PTSD, learning disabilities (ADHD, Dyslexia), difficulty processing information, and those who have experienced poor education. Notably, a considerable number of clients are young mothers.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of clients, including young mothers, former foster care youth, and individuals from supported housing.

• Assist clients in becoming financially independent and capable of living on their own, providing guidance and support as they transition.

• Educate young mothers on available services and the support they can access.

• Conduct monthly visits outside of the borough as needed.

• Manage a caseload of 15 clients, with a minimum requirement of 2 hours of support per week for each client, targeting 1 hour per week.

• Collaborate with clients during client events and workshops focusing on Education, Training, and Employment (ETE).

• Build trust and establish positive relationships with clients, especially given the high labor turnover.

• Exhibit flexibility in working hours due to client events and varying needs, including workshops on ETE.

Client Engagement

Due to a high turnover of labor, engaging with clients requires building strong, trusting relationships. The role involves supporting clients in various challenging circumstances, and a compassionate and adaptable approach is essential for fostering positive development and independent living.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading youth homeless prevention charities. The role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome the challenges they face in their transition to independent living.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.