Young Outreach Support Worker Job Chester area,England UK,Social Work

Position: Young People Outreach Support Worker #12310748

Young People Leaving Care Outreach Support Worker

Covering Liverpool, full time, 37.5 hours a week on an ongoing temporary basis—this could last a long time and has no end date. Outreach hours are between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. A quick start is possible for those subscribed to the update service with a short notice period. Pay is £16–£17+ per hour plus mileage covered. You will meet with Care Leavers aged 16‑18 to check in and ensure they have all the provisions and support ready for when they are 18.

If permanent, salary is approximately £27,000 depending on experience and level 3. You will need to drive and have business use on your insurance allowing you to travel to different places of work. Mileage is paid at 55p per mile. This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established company that has supported young people for many years—a true market leader in this sector, offering high‑spec, good‑quality provisions for young people.

Essential Criteria

Experience supporting young people and their families
Full UK Driving Licence is essential with Business Insurance
Completing property inspections
Supporting young people to develop independence skills
Managing their diary and working closely with permanent staff
Completing detailed reports

Qualifications / Requirements

High standard of general education
Preferable: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and young People (CCYP) or equivalent
Willingness to undertake further training
Experience of working within a similar setting and preferably having completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector is essential

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the provision of support for vulnerable people (Service Users) for the Company.

Main

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans
Conduct welcome and induction for young people
Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs
Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users
Assist in welfare and NHS issues
Preparation of reports
Arrange appointments with various partner agencies
Maintain regular contact with Service Users
Inform Service Users of support groups
Assist Move‑On of Service Users

Accurately record, create, maintain and update electronic records in respect of our Service Users

Prepare for and attend meetings as required or directed

Provide mediation to Service Users as required and/or directed

Effectively use IT packages to support the work of the Company

Work effectively and cooperatively across multidisciplinary teams

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of the Service Users, Clients and Company

Pro‑actively assist in the development of policies and procedures of the Company

Report any housing issues to the Services Department and assist, where required, in the resolution of any defects

Undertake on‑call duties as directed

Participate, where required, in office reception duties

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