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 Progression Coach to work in the Didsbury area at a 12-bed service providing support to young people aged 16-25 to help them move from hostel living to their own independent accommodation.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Friday (rota basis)

* Shifts: 07:30 - 15:00 and 14:30 - 22:00 (rotating weekly between early and late shifts)

* Temporary: approximately 2 months, with the possibility of extension

* £15.59 per hour (£13.91 per hour + £1.68 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Key responsibilities:

* Hold a caseload of 6 key clients, delivering regular key work sessions with SMART outcomes-based support plans

* Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments

* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures

* Deliver 1:1 and group support opportunities aimed at increasing resilience

* Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams

* Provide flexible, personalised and client-centred support

* Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities

* Maintain a safe environment through health and safety checks and reporting

* Prepare rooms for new clients and support them to settle into the service

* Support and facilitate the work of the volunteers

What we're looking for:

* Experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness

* Understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and substance misuse

* Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning

* Understanding of safeguarding procedures

* Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

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