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Project Worker |
| Responsible
To : |
Team Leader |
| Responsible
For : |
The Project Worker will provide direct support to young people staying in the Drws Agored project or living in temporary accommodation arranged via the Swansea Youth Homeless Team. |
| Place
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Drws Agored |
| Hours
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38.5 24 hour shift cover |
| Salary
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Scale 21 26 £18,685 - £21,708 |
| Description
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Duties and responsibilities.
1. To provide direct support to young people as part of an overall training and resettlement package.
2. To assist young people in the provision of an efficient, responsive and sympathetic housing management service.
3. To advise young people on the availability of benefits and support services offered by Swansea Young Single Homeless Project.
4. To be responsible for aspects of maintenance control and health and safety checks.
5. To ensure that Dwrs Agoreds rental income is maximised by the collection of rent and re-charges, keep accurate records and liase with Administration and Finance Departments.
6. To advise on rehousing options and make referrals to other agencies in relation to temporary and permanent accommodation.
7. To record accurate information in line with day to day operational procedures, which will include enquiries book, office logbook, admissions book, white board as well as collating statistics.
8. To actively work in partnership with young people in order to identify and work on their housing and support needs, proactively advocating on their behalf with other agencies and providers.
9. To provide practical support and information to enable young people to maintain temporary accommodation.
10. To assist young people who are in temporary accommodation to continue their education and career opportunities.
11. To encourage the involvement of young people in group activities and in the management of the project.
12. To contribute to the development and review of SYSHP policy and procedures.
13. To receive regular supervision and to use this in conjunction with staff appraisal and training to further professional development. This includes taking part in staff meetings and development days.
14. To take part in the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of the work in conjunction with project staff and young people.
15. To comply with and promote the Health and Safety at Work legislation and SYSHP policies on health and safety.
16. To comply with and promote SYSHPs equal opportunities policy and procedures.
17. To work flexibly to meet operational requirements.
18. To support and supervise volunteers as appropriate.
19. To undertake regular cleaning of the exterior and communal parts of the project and ensure that the bedsitting rooms are thoroughly cleaned when people move out.
20. To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required as directed by the Team Leader.
The Postholder should regard this Job Description with a degree of flexibility as the range of duties is not exhaustive and may also change to meet the needs of SYSHP.
Person Specification
Requirement Essential/Desirable
1. GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths E
2. 1 years experience of working with young people either in a paid, unpaid and /or personal capacity E
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills E
4. Understanding of issues facing young people and the disadvantages they face E
5. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team E
6. Ability to give confidence and support to young people E
7. Commitment to working with young people E
8. Able and willing to work the flexible hours required E
9. Commitment to and ability to implement equal opportunities policies E
10. Able to involve young people in decision making E
11. Sensitive and practical approach to advice giving E
12. Ability to liase with both voluntary and statutory agencies D
13. IT/Computer Literate D
Method of Assessment
The requirements specified in the person specification will be assessed as follows:
Application form 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13
Interview 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
References. 2, 4, 7, 8,
Closing Date Monday 26th April 2010
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| Job
Title : |
Housing Support Worker - SA1/Hanover |
| Responsible
To : |
Team Leader |
| Responsible
For : |
Swansea Young Single Homeless Project provides accommodation and support to vulnerabe YP people. |
| Place
of Work : |
Based in Hanover Street |
| Hours
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1x37.5 1x 20 hrs |
| Salary
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21 26 (£18,685 - £21,708) pro rata |
| Description
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Duties and responsibilities
1. To assist young people in the provision of an efficient, responsive and sympathetic housing management service.
2. To provide direct support to young people as part of a planned package of support, designed according to individual need.
3. To provide practical support and information to enable young people to take on and manage the tenancy.
4. To set goals and participate in regular reviews with young people to assess and evaluate progress made.
5. To encourage and enable young people to obtain and use facilities and services within the Project, their community and from other agencies. This will involve liaison with other staff members and a range of statutory and voluntary agencies and to continue to promote established networks with other agencies.
6. To work with young people to identify and access appropriate sources of income. This will include ensuring that young people access their full entitlement to benefits including assistance through the review process.
7. To work with the young person to successfully complete their contract and to enable them to adjust to living independently, after the support of the Project is withdrawn.
8. To develop and maintain positive relationships with the young people, working in partnership with them towards their empowerment. This involves supporting the young person in the development of their potential and skills as tenants, as individuals living independently and as members of the community.
9. To plan and deliver a programme of activities designed to encourage participation among young people. The programme will focus on life and social skills, personal development and health issues.
10. To encourage the involvement of young people in group activities and in the management of the project.
11. To undertake the necessary administration and to ensure full and adequate recording and passing on of information.
12. To contribute to the development and review of SYSHP policy and procedures.
13. To access, compile and collate a range of resources including training and support materials and to develop a network of contacts and to share this information with the staff team.
14. To receive regular supervision and to use this in conjunction with staff appraisal and training to further professional development. This includes taking part in staff meetings and development days.
15. To take part in the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of the work in conjunction with project staff and young people.
16. To comply with and promote the Health and Safety at Work legislation and SYSHP policies on health and safety.
17. To comply with and promote SYSHPs equal opportunities policy and procedures.
18. To work flexible hours and to take part in the on call rota.
19. To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required as directed by the Team Leader.
The Postholder should regard this Job Description with a degree of flexibility as the range of duties is not exhaustive and may also change to meet the needs of SYSHP.
SWANSEA YOUNG SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT
Person Specification
Requirement
1. GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths Essential
2. 1 Years experience of working with Disadvantaged young people Essential
3. 1 Years experience of housing management Desirable
4. Effective communication in speech and writing Essential
5. Ability to motivate young people Essential
6. Ability to work flexibly and to be adaptable Essential
7. Ability to work on own initiative and as Part of a team Essential
8. Commitment to and ability to Implement equal opportunities policies Essential
9. Ability to liaise with statutory or voluntary agencies Essential
10. Planning and organisational skills Essential
11. Able to involve young people in decision making Essential
12. Sensitive and practical approach to advice giving Essential
13 IT/Computer Literate Desirable
Method of Assessment
The requirements specified in the person specification will be assessed as follows:
Application form: 1,2,3,6,8,9,10, 13
Interview: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Closing Date Monday 26th April 2010 |
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Relief Project Worker |
| Responsible
To : |
Team Leader |
| Responsible
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The smooth running of the Project. Safety of Young People living in the Project. Practical support to Young People |
| Place
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Drws Agored, 61-62 Mansel St, Swansea |
| Hours
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Average of 11 hours per shift as and when required |
| Salary
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£6.50 per hour |
| Description
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Duties and responsibilities.
1. To work as part of a team to ensure the safety of young people by following the procedures laid down in the project manual.
2. To provide practical support to young people.
3. To provide clear, accurate information to young people.
4. To record accurate information in line with operational procedures
5. To clean communal and exterior parts of the project.
6. To clean bed sitting room when young people move out and to prepare the room for the new occupant.
7. To receive supervision and core training identified by the organisation.
8. To raise any concerns to the Team Leader and / or Project Manager.
9. To comply with SYSHPs policies and procedures.
10. To assist young people who are in temporary accommodation to continue their education and career opportunities.
11. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation, in order to provide 24/7 rota cover within Drws Agored.
12. To undertake other duties as may be reasonable required as directed by the Project Manager, Team leader or Project Worker.
You should regard this job description with a degree of flexibility as the range of duties is not exhaustive and may also change to meet the needs of SYSHP.
Person specification
JOB TITLE: Relief Project Worker
RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader
Requirement Essential / Desirable
1. Experience of working with young people either in a paid, unpaid and / or personal capacity E
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills E
3. Ability on work on own initiative and as part of a team E
4. Understanding of issues facing young people and the disadvantages they face E
5. Able and willing to work the flexible hours required E
6. Sensitive and practical approach to giving information. E
Method of assessment
The requirements specified in the person specification are assessed in the application from and interview. References will be sought for all successful candidates. As we work with vulnerable young adults all successful candidates will be require an enhanced check with the Criminal Records Bureau.
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