YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT OFFICER/SUPPORT WORKER
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,777.00 to £31,364.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Blackpool Coastal Housing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 24/147 |
Summary
Blackpool Coastal Housing has also recently extended its Supported Housing offer within Blackpool to include two supported accommodation homes for young people aged 16 and 17, with the service currently going through the Ofsted registration process.
If you can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for young people and the aptitude to get the best outcomes for them, through role-modelling empathetic, understanding, positive, kind, sympathetic and level-headed behaviours then we would like to hear from you, as we currently have a permanent opportunity to join our award winning and hugely successful Young Persons Resettlement Team!
The role - Ref: 24/147
YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT OFFICER/SUPPORT WORKER
“Supporting young people in supported accommodation homes”
Permanent
37 hours per week as part of a planned rota, plus regular sleep-in’s (approx 7 per month at the current rate of £40.76 per sleep)
Basic Salary: Scale 6: £29,777 - £31,364 per annum*
*With the ability to earn an additional £5,000 per annum approximately on top of the basic salary through additional/enhanced payments for working rota’d sleep-in’s, weekend and bank holiday working over a year
We are looking for a candidate to join our team who shares our passion, enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing the life opportunities of vulnerable young people here in Blackpool, providing staffing cover for our 24-hour supported accommodation home.
As a Young Persons Resettlement Officer, you will manage the day to day running of the project and support young people to reach their full potential through inspiring, motivating and positively influencing them to prosper in the community in which they will live.
You will provide support to empower young people to maintain their accommodation and learn a variety of life skills, including cooking and money management to enhance their future prospects. You will encourage our young people into further education, training and employment, to set clear goals and encouraging their participation in meaningful activities, developing links with statutory and community services.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a confident manner and will have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will have demonstrable experience of working with young people with a range of support needs. Knowledge of young people’s rights and a clear understanding of professional boundaries is essential.
You must have 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include Maths and English. Applicants must also possess a full driving licence, as travel to other Resettlement sites will be required.
A Level 3 Diploma Qualification in Children and Young People’s workforce is essential for this role. However, we will financially support the right candidate to gain this qualification if it is not already held, once employed by BCH to meet our commitment to invest in, train and develop our staff and meet our Ofsted obligations.
For effective service delivery in the 24-hour, 7 day a week provision, the successful candidate will be required to cover regular sleep-in duties, evening, weekend and bank holiday working, so flexibility is essential.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB check).
BCH is a great place to work
Every member of staff comes to work here with one vision in mind, “Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities” and our values help guide the way we all work towards this.
develop yourself and really can make a difference to people’s lives across Blackpool.
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• Option to join My Money Matters to contribute to a monthly Shared Cost AVC pension plan
• An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support
How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position, please contact Dionne Nicholson, Resettlement Manager at dionne.nicholson@bch.co.uk.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. Alternatively, CV’s will be also considered if applying through an online jobs board, but please ensure your application/CV clearly demonstrates your suitability for this position.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 at noon
Interview date: Wednesday, 5th June 2024
If you can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for young people and the aptitude to get the best outcomes for them, through role-modelling empathetic, understanding, positive, kind, sympathetic and level-headed behaviours then we would like to hear from you, as we currently have a permanent opportunity to join our award winning and hugely successful Young Persons Resettlement Team!
The role - Ref: 24/147
YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT OFFICER/SUPPORT WORKER
“Supporting young people in supported accommodation homes”
Permanent
37 hours per week as part of a planned rota, plus regular sleep-in’s (approx 7 per month at the current rate of £40.76 per sleep)
Basic Salary: Scale 6: £29,777 - £31,364 per annum*
*With the ability to earn an additional £5,000 per annum approximately on top of the basic salary through additional/enhanced payments for working rota’d sleep-in’s, weekend and bank holiday working over a year
We are looking for a candidate to join our team who shares our passion, enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing the life opportunities of vulnerable young people here in Blackpool, providing staffing cover for our 24-hour supported accommodation home.
As a Young Persons Resettlement Officer, you will manage the day to day running of the project and support young people to reach their full potential through inspiring, motivating and positively influencing them to prosper in the community in which they will live.
You will provide support to empower young people to maintain their accommodation and learn a variety of life skills, including cooking and money management to enhance their future prospects. You will encourage our young people into further education, training and employment, to set clear goals and encouraging their participation in meaningful activities, developing links with statutory and community services.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a confident manner and will have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will have demonstrable experience of working with young people with a range of support needs. Knowledge of young people’s rights and a clear understanding of professional boundaries is essential.
You must have 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include Maths and English. Applicants must also possess a full driving licence, as travel to other Resettlement sites will be required.
A Level 3 Diploma Qualification in Children and Young People’s workforce is essential for this role. However, we will financially support the right candidate to gain this qualification if it is not already held, once employed by BCH to meet our commitment to invest in, train and develop our staff and meet our Ofsted obligations.
For effective service delivery in the 24-hour, 7 day a week provision, the successful candidate will be required to cover regular sleep-in duties, evening, weekend and bank holiday working, so flexibility is essential.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB check).
BCH is a great place to work
Every member of staff comes to work here with one vision in mind, “Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities” and our values help guide the way we all work towards this.
develop yourself and really can make a difference to people’s lives across Blackpool.
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• Option to join My Money Matters to contribute to a monthly Shared Cost AVC pension plan
• An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support
How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position, please contact Dionne Nicholson, Resettlement Manager at dionne.nicholson@bch.co.uk.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. Alternatively, CV’s will be also considered if applying through an online jobs board, but please ensure your application/CV clearly demonstrates your suitability for this position.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 at noon
Interview date: Wednesday, 5th June 2024
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