Vacancy details
Job Title : SeniorYoung person`s worker
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £20,262.45 perepending on skills and experience
Contract type:Permanent
Working hours :35 hours Full Time
About the role
GreenSqaureAccord are looking for someone who is committed to making a real impact upon youth homelessness in Wolverhampton. This service provides support for young people aged between 16 - 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
You will work across the Wolverhampton services, supporting staff and young people, as well offering an Out reach service to Young People in the community. You should be confident either travelling by public transport, or have your own transport.
This is a full time, 35 hour a week opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will include shift work, between 9am and 9pm seven days a week, you will be expected to work days/evenings and weekends , on a rota basis. The shift patterns are 9AM -5PM or 1PM -9PM.
About you
As a Senior Support Worker working within this service, you will spend your time offering support services to young people, enabling them to live as independently as they can. You will also be providing a crucial role line managing a small team of Support Workers, under the guidance of the Project Manager, conducting regular supervisions and case management sessions.
Services include helping young people to settle into their accommodation, ensuring that homelessness is prevented and ultimately making them feel part of their community. You will work closely with our service users to work on developing their independence, seeking out opportunities for them to learn, work and get involved in community and social activities.
We want someone who has the knowledge, insight and experience of working with young people, but with a flexible working approach to be involved in all of the services currently being delivered under the support services projects. We would also like someone who has some experience in a team leader or senior role, but we will consider applications from someone who has experience of support worker and can evidence they have the ability to `step-up` to this level.
Due to the nature of this role, we want someone to `hit the ground running` and it is preferable that you hold a relevant level 2 qualification or equivalent. You should be able to communicate well, stay calm under pressure and above all, you need the willingness to learn and grow with us.
Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.
About us
GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England.
We believe passionately in our mission to build better lives and provide social housing and support services to 54,000 people across our four localities. We are proud to play an active role in helping people to deal with the consequences of the housing crisis by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
Our purpose
We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.
Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.
Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.
Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
- We believe our customer is everything
- We are one team
- We are supportive and caring
- We are business-minded for social purpose
- We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this role please email a copy of your up to date CV to recruitment@greensquareaccord.co.uk.
It is also recommended that you make your current Line Manager aware of any roles you are applying for within the organisation.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
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