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Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as aYoung People Support Worker (Floating Service)in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.About UsDepaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - OverviewOur service at Southwark is a Floating Support Service that works with clients aged 16-25, mixed gender. We are a low to medium support service that operates in the north side of theSouthwark borough . Clients are provided with their own accommodations and offered support with tenancy sustainment, housing, education, training or employment, budgeting, maintenance of benefits or parenting and childcare advice.We are searching for a youth oriented individual to work with our clients so that they can acquire skills, and feel empowered to lead an independent and self-determining life. The appointed candidates will join the team asYoung People Support Worker (Floating Service)on afull-time (37.75 hours per week) , permanent basis.As Young People Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of young people and will support them in working towards their goals which will lead to further independence. You will also work closely with the Leaving Care Team, local organisations, statutory services and support agencies to gain the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesTo interview and assess clients in order to help to find suitable, safe and settled accommodation. Following initial assessment to go through a programme of work with clients accepted to cover accommodation needs, independent living skills, support with work and learning and social and emotional issues. To liaise with accommodation providers to seek suitable housing option for clients, and to take them through the referral process. This will include accompanying clients to housing interviews and resettlement work. Where clients have moved in to accommodation the worker will provide support through a programme of regular visits. These may include support and advice or more structured life-skills training as required. To be available to deal with clients who need help or advice, either by phone or on a drop-in basis. To create a package of support around the Young Person, signposting where appropriate. To be available to represent Depaul UK at meetings concerning move-on accommodation and to provide updates to all professionals involved with the young person.Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.What We Are Looking For – Person SpecificationAble to work on own initiative but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with peers and clients to meet the service KPI’s A clear understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements. Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practise. Ability to promote and implement diversity practice and policies and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect. Demonstrate ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be carried out. This should include an ability to use data capture systems including running queries and reports. Experience of helping Young People with setting up benefits and maintaining their accommodation Experience of working with people who are categorized as high risk or high needs or have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence and offending behavior. (this list is not exhaustive) Knowledge of supported accommodation and other services vital to successful support while Young People are homeless or are in need of pre-tenancy support.In Return For Working Here, You Will ReceiveA comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice lineNoteApplications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition,an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.ApplicationsPlease apply via the Depaul website only byTuesday 1st July 2025 at 23:59 , unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team onrecruitment@.uk .We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies . #J-18808-Ljbffr