Young Peoples Housing Support Worker Malvern

Be Part of Positive Outcomes for Young People

Were looking for a Youth Development Coach to join our team at The Foyer Malvernsupporting young people aged 1625 including care leavers. Youll play a vital role in helping them overcome challenges develop life skills and take confident steps toward independence.

Youll offer both emotional and practical support whether thats helping someone build a life skills plan navigate a tough conversation or signposting them to local mental health education or housing services when extra help is needed. Youll never be doing it alone youll work alongside a supportive team and a wider network of professionals to make sure every young person gets the right help at the right time. Youll ensure our young people arent navigating challenges alone whilst they feel safe respected and empowered where they live.

The role includes having a strong understanding of safeguarding and being able to identify when someone might be at risk as well as recognising and addressing issues early always with a supportive restorative approach.

Youll work closely with internal teams and external services to make sureour young people feel safe respected and empowered where they live.

This is a parttime role 25.75 hours per week) working a mix of day and evening shifts including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts typically run from 8:30am to 5:30pm or 5:00pm to midnight plus 7 sleepins per month with 5506 annual sleepin allowance.

We know working with young people can bring unexpected challenges which is why youll never be left without support:

• Youll be part of a buddy system from day one andwith regular check ins with your manager

• Lone working procedures are in place and regularly reviewed. Your safety and wellbeing is not compromised

• Full PPE is provided when needed

• Our outofhours support team is available

About You

Youll be someone who genuinely wants to support young people in building brighter more independent futures. With a calm confident approach and a caring nature youll bring positivity and purpose to each interaction.

You dont need to come from a youthspecific background if youve worked in housing care or support roles youll already have valuable skills that transfer well. What matters most is that youre resilient committed and ready to make a difference.

Youll also have good digital skills and youll be confident keeping accurate records writing reports and communicating effectively both face to face and in writing.

Youll also have;

• an understanding of safeguarding and antisocial behaviors

• Youll know how to set and maintain strong professional boundaries

• Youll bring a kind proactive attitude and build trust with the young people you support

• Drivers License and access to a car is preferred however there is some flexibility on this

Due to our commitment to safeguarding an Enhanced DBS will be required.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution and where you can truly make a difference and change peoples lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. Were much more than just houses; we build homes strong communities and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday 95 approach then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved share ideas and shape what we do from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.