Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
Accommodation Support Worker
Are you an experienced and dynamic practitioner who has experience of working with young people on a 1:1 basis and wants to work in a service that is rated Good by Ofsted?
Then the accommodation service within Northumberland Adolescent Service would like to hear from you, as an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring young people are supported to achieve their goals and transition into suitable and appropriate accommodation.
You will work collaboratively with other services and young people to complete assessments, tenancy outcome stars and contribute to pathway plans that are reflective of their goals and aspirations, as well as providing support 1:1 to young people in NAS supported tenancies.
You will hold an NVQ level 3 in Social Care or equivalent qualification. You will have direct work experience of supporting children and young people with a range of issues including housing, health, education, training, employment, finances, emotional well-being and skills for independence.
In return, you will be part of a creative, enthusiastic and dynamic service that is co-located with our adolescent service which includes 14+ Team, Youth Justice Service, SORTED Substance Misuse Service. As a Service, we will provide you with excellent support and supervision together with genuine opportunities for personal development.
For further information, please contact Ginny Younger, Accommodation Lead via email or telephone:
Mobile - 07966 333119
Short listing - 9th December
Presentation - 12th December
Interviews - 20th December
Presentation - 12th December
Interviews - 20th December
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
