Make face-to-face contact with young people referred to the project, and work to engage them with the service.
Undertake support needs analyses with young people, and develop individual plans to address their future aims and objectives.
Work with young people to support them to meet their goals, e.g. support them to access:
*positive activities within their communities/localities
*education, training and employment opportunities
*additional support services, e.g. adult social care, housing, health support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
*To work within statutory guidelines and the department’s procedures relating to young people leaving care, children in need, Cared for Children and asylum seeking young people.
*To undertake direct work with young people and others who are relevant in their lives.
*Develop supportive and empowering relationships with young people to build their self- esteem, confidence, knowledge and resilience to enable them to move forward positively in their lives.
*Respond appropriately to any child protection/Adult at Risk concerns as and when they arise, following Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
*To work with young people to maximise their involvement in community based activities that will benefit them into adulthood, by delivering positive activities and group work sessions for young people accessing support.
*To assist young people by liaising with other agencies on their behalf.
*Maintain the trust and confidence of young people and link them into services and support appropriate to their needs (i.e. sexual health services, positive activities, counselling).
*To ensure that the wishes, views and feelings are taken into consideration in all matters relating to them and advocate where needed.
*To attend all forums in relation to planning for and supporting young people in housing, health, Further / Higher Education, Training and Employment.
*To respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their religious and cultural background, meet needs arising from any disability and respect their sexual needs and preferences.
*Promote awareness of safe care and protection and raise awareness around CSE and risks associated. Effectively manage a caseload of young people, including maintaining accurate records of work carried out with young people using our computerized contact management system in accordance with Policy.
*To attend supervision sessions, training and functions that may be arranged.
*To attend, plan and carry out reviews and home visits in accordance with departmental procedures. To follow and implement recommendations of reviews and Pathway Plans.
*To organise and facilitate group work with young people and to support other team members to do so.
*To contribute to the development of the service.
*Ensure that young people are consulted within the delivery of the service.
*To help prepare and stock properties to a satisfactory standard.
*To comply with regular Fire Safety checks.