Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Progression Coach to work in the Didsbury & Burnage areas at a service providing support to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness.
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Friday
* Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00 with flexibility to occasionally work outside of these hours
* Temporary: approximately 3 months
* £17.65 per hour (£15.75 per hour, with £1.90 holiday pay)
Please note: you will work across two services in the Didsbury and Burnage areas and will work one day from home.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage 3 Progression Coaches, ensuring high-quality assessments, risk management and support plans
* Deliver 1:1 and group support opportunities within accommodation and the community
* Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering
* Ensure the health and safety of the environment in line with policy
* Supervise and support volunteers
* Liaise with internal departments to ensure effective service delivery
* Oversee rent collection, petty cash and invoice authorisation
* Support tenancy sustainment, skills development and planned move-on
* Monitor repairs and maintenance to ensure safe accommodation
* Assist with staff induction and model good practice
* Maintain compliance with contract, grant and housing management obligations
What we're looking for:
* Experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or living in care
* Experience managing a team of staff
* An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way
* Experience using Risk Assessments and Support Planning
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
* Good level of experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
Further requirements:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Current valid right to work in the UK
* Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
How to apply:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position