Young Person’s Worker

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Young Person's Worker to work in the Lewisham area at a 10 bed service that provides housing support for young people aged 16+ who are owed a housing duty by the local authority.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis with the requirement to work two weekends per month
• Shifts: 08:00 - 15:30, 10:00 - 19:00 and 15:30 - 22:30
• Temporary: approx. 1-2 months
• £17.14 per hour (£15.29 per hour, with £1.85 holiday pay)

Please note: you will be based across two services in the Lewisham area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a caseload of 5 young people, delivering regular keywork sessions and co-producing SMART support and safety plans
• Complete high-quality risk assessments and risk management plans
• Assess referrals with colleagues to ensure suitability for the service
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment and support young people to settle into accommodation
• Work with social workers and housing services to support family reunification or planned move-on options
• Deliver activities that promote independence, wellbeing, and progression
• Support access to employment, education, and training opportunities
• Maximise benefit entitlement, collect rent and service charges, and minimise arrears and voids
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Inform database and other recording systems

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience working with young people, including those with mental health, attachment, and complex emotional needs
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards for supported accommodation and their practical application
• Experience delivering trauma-informed and attachment-focused support, including risk assessment, support planning, and goal setting
• Ability to support young people in developing life skills and engaging in meaningful activities
• Experience working with at-risk young people in a residential or supported accommodation setting 
• Understanding of the principles of ‘Every Child Matters’ and their application in practice
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, rents, and service charges for young people under 21
• Strong numeracy and literacy

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.