Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Progression Coach, to work in the Didsbury & Burnage areas of Manchester. The services provide support to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness.

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

* 37.5 hours per week (average)

* Monday - Friday

* 09:00-17:00 (with some flexibility to occasionally work outside these hours)

* Temporary: approximately 3 months

* £17.65 per hour (£15.75 per hour, with £1.90 holiday pay)

Please note: you will work across two services in the Didsbury and Burnage areas and will work one day from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage 3 Progression Coaches and ensure the high quality of risk and needs assessments, SMART outcomes-based support plans and case files for clients of your line reports

* Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community

* Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations

* Hold specific responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers

* Deploy and supervise the work of the volunteers who add value to the work that we do, including undertaking supervision and appraisals

* Liaise with internal departments including Finance, HR, Fundraising and Business Development as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service

* Ensure the accurate collection and recording of rent, charges and petty cash and the countersigning of invoices to support good financial management in the service

* Support clients to sustain their tenancy agreement, develop skills and resilience, and participate in positive and successful move on

* Retain oversight of repairs and maintenance reporting to ensure the buildings are kept in good order and safe for clients to reside in

* Support the Service Manager to induct new staff and act as a positive model at all times

* Fully understand the requirements of the contract, any relevant grants and the housing management obligations that apply to your service

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* Experience of working young people or those who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or have a history of living in care

* Experience managing a team of staff

* An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way

* Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning

* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

* Good level of experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

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