DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
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Job Description
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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Dundee Youth Housing Service is spread across two residential sites in the city of Dundee. We can accommodate 25 young people at one time through a mixture of housing support and care at home intervention.
The Dundee Youth Housing Service, in collaboration with the Dundee City Council, fulfils its statutory duty by supporting homeless young people aged 16 and above. The aim of the service is to engage with young people and families at the earliest opportunity. To be responsive, to prevent situations escalating, and take the pressure off the local authority front line services.
As the initial point of contact for any young person facing homelessness in the city, our service plays a crucial role. Within the strategic housing partnership, Action for Children stands as the sole organisation dedicated to preventing young individuals from becoming homeless. Our service operates 24/7.
Our primary focus is to provide temporary accommodation for young people who have been assessed as homeless. We extend our support to young individuals who are homeless, have care experience, or are seeking asylum.

Some key responsibilities of a Housing Support Worker role to be carried out at night are;

• Provide flexible, high-quality, person-centred care to young people, both individually and as a team.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with young people and their families, offering emotional, social, and practical support.
• Establish community links to assist young people and their families.
• Support personal care, medication administration, and clinical procedures as per policies.
• Ensure young people’s views and needs are heard and addressed.
• Perform routine household tasks and support young people in these tasks to promote independence