JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Weekend Accommodation & Support Worker to join our team in supporting young people within housing projects and within the community, to equip them with the skills to live independently.
Support will be provided across the area where needed, both accommodation and community based work, to assist those who are not housed but need comprehensive housing support to identify, secure and set up accommodation to achieve independent living, as well as improving their quality of life within each of the five outcomes:
The post is also responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, rent collection and rent administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks and ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff.

• To provide cover at our Yeovil project to ensure the delivery of weekend accommodation and support services to young people when required as directed by the Accommodation and Support Manager
• To deliver a high quality support service offering flexibility and choice in methods of intervention, consultation and advice-giving to young people.
• To provide timely and appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the individual
• To follow the organisations Safeguarding policies and procedures to maximise young people’s safety and minimise harm
• To provide a high quality of support work that is targeted to meet needs of the young person, with the aim of developing independent living skills in areas such as: accommodation, financial management including day to day expenses, rents and debts, offending, health and wellbeing, social networking to enable the individual to live independently in the short and longer terms; reducing homelessness and avoiding repeat homelessness and evictions
• To actively and practically ensure young people’s living environments are welcoming and high quality and that maintenance concerns in properties is reported quickly
• To ensure confidentiality of clients’ information is maintained and that it is kept securely whether electronic or paper records. The information must be accurate, factual and up to date within organisational requirements
• To contribute to the production of reports, including providing written reports on occupancy, rental income and young person complaints and other issues
• To complete the staff induction programme and relevant mandatory training specified within agreed timescales and proactively contribute to team meetings/events with groups of colleagues, young people and partner agency staff and contribute to service development.

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• Skills
• Experience in senior care or working within a care home setting is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient care practices.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid driving licence for transporting clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients and their families.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with individuals facing physical or cognitive challenges.
• Familiarity with case management principles and practices is an advantage.
• Competence in meal preparation that meets dietary requirements for various health conditions.

Location - Yeovil, Somerset
Hours - 15 hours Over weekends
Salary - £13.36/hr
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those you support while working within a rewarding environment that values compassion and professionalism.
YMCA is no longer able to offer sponsorship
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Language:

• Fluent English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and use of a car for work purposes (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In perso