Job Description

About the Sefton Pathway Outreach team

In Sefton, our services extend to care leavers, family placements, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)/Separated Children, and mother and baby placements. Our clients present a spectrum of needs, including mental health challenges like psychosis or autism, and some have been in the care system throughout their lives.

We are committed to providing comprehensive support, encompassing independent living skills development, assistance in accessing education or employment opportunities, medication reminders, support with benefits applications, accompanying individuals to appointments, active participation in meetings, and offering crucial emotional support. Our team is dedicated to fostering the well-being and progression of individuals across various age groups and needs within the Liverpool community.

Due to the areas this role covers a car driver with a vehicle is

essential

.

The role is a

20 hour

contract as the service grows- overtime and flexibility on days in the week is required. Pro-rated salary will be circa

13,426.40

About you

The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.

Essential

Previous experience supporting (not caring) young people with complex needs Travel is essential so must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use. Must be prepared to travel in the Liverpool area Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification. Computer literate Good interpersonal skills

Key Duties:

Managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills

Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners and the Police

Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills

Completely weekly inspections of Service User's properties

Support with accessing and maintaining education/employment

Promote physical, mental and emotional well-being, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise

Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling and education

Please see the youtube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview on Bedspace Outreach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlN9TGBweo

About Bedspace

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. 2024 sees us celebrate our 25th anniversary, during which time we've supported over 17,000 people to transform their lives.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed

.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; and additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.

Please note that at present Bedspace is unable to provide sponsorships.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,171.80 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship? (Unfortunately we do not offer this)
Experience:

Young Person Support Work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSWSeftonX1