Youth Housing Case Worker

MACS

Employer Location: Published

Job description

Youth Housing Case Workers support young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. Young people will receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

To provide holistic support (on a one to one and group basis) to all young people accessing the service.
To identify support plans in partnership with young people and professionals/service were appropriate.
To maintain and review accurate and up to date records of support provided to Young People.
Comprehensively plan (with Young People and key agencies) and participate in the decision making relating to the move-in and move-on from MACS.
To provide information, advice and assistance on claiming benefits and on accessing other relevant agencies and services.
To proactively maintain a waiting list, prioritising waiting list and providing fortnightly telephone support.
To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

1 years’ experience of working with young people. Or Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar And 6 months experience of working with young people.
Experience of assessing risk and safety planning in order to keep young people safe.
Experience of assessing need and support planning for young people.
To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.
A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills