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Job description

You will support the Project Manager with daily operations of the supported accommodation project ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both service users and staff. You will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management, to include the induction of new staff; regular supervision of staff, development of existing staff and the allocation of work as per rota / service user requirements.
• Mentoring, to include assisting and guiding staff in their work with challenging behaviour and develop interventions/ways of working.
• Assist in the completion of monitoring reports in respect of the project for specific regulatory bodies / partner agencies and liaise with same in relation to all project activity (eg) inspections / audits / incidents
• Assist in liaising with key partner agencies including the promotion and presentation of the service were applicable

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car with class 1 business/car insurance to be able to transport service users or can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the job.
• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or willing to work towards this qualification when in post.
• GCSE Mathematics & English Language at Grade C or above.
• Three years’ relevant experience in a care setting providing support/services to young people in the 16-25 year age group.
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges young people face when living in supported accommodation.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to flexible to meet the needs of the role.
• Experience of managing a staff team.

Further Information

Fixed Term - commencing August 2026 to 1 year.