Progression Coach- Waking Nights; Support Worker

Position: Progression Coach- Waking Nights (Support Worker)
Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for two Progression Coaches (Waking Nights) to work in the Durham area at a service that provides supported accommodation for young people (aged 18+) to help them move on to their own independent accommodation.

• 37.5 hours per week (average)

• Across Monday - Sunday on a two-week rolling rota of waking night shifts

• Shift: 21:30 - 08:00

• Temporary: approx. 3 months
• £15.20 per hour (£13.56 per hour with £1.64 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make an impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct welfare checks on all clients

• Ensure client safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding and emergency procedures

• Provide flexible, person-centred support and encourage client involvement in activities and decisions

• Work with external agencies while following data protection and information sharing procedures

• Carry out cleaning duties

• Cover reception, including answering phone calls

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment and support new client move-ins

• Maintain clear, accurate records

• Manage the security of the building

What we’re looking for:

• Understanding of homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system
Experience conducting welfare checks

• Experience managing challenging behaviour

• A calm response to emergencies and crisis

• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes

• Ability to maintain boundaries, collaborate, and reflect on practices

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