Assessment Coordinator - Young People's Services - Greenwich

Team
Greenwich YP Services
Location
Greenwich
No. of Vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
Starting at £28,247.60 rising incrementally to £30,342.85 per annum (starting salary dependent on relevant experience)
Closing Date
29/09/2024
Ref No
SHP1760

We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as an Assessment Coordinator. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing support to at-risk young people who are experiencing homelessness.  

Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services. To support young people to improve their outcomes and quality of life.  

About the Role:

The Assessment Coordinator is the conduit for young people to access the youth accommodation pathway in Greenwich.  As well as triage and intake, the role supports young people by navigating their journey either by facilitating their safe return home, or into longer term suitable supported accommodation.  

You will provide specialist assessment and interventions for a designated caseload. You will provide mediation where needed and advise/ facilitate restorative work with the young person and their family. 

About you:

  • You have two years’ experience of assessing the needs of young people in a residential/ accommodation setting. 
  • Proven experience and skills in delivering casework and planned support for young people. 
  • A strong understanding and practical knowledge relating to issues that typically disrupt progress in journeys towards independence.  E.g. mental health, substance use, self-harm, domestic violence, anger management etc 
  • Evidence an ability to navigate between and across specialties whilst working with clients to create a multi-agency support plan. 
  • The ability to work within systems and families, to enable young people (that can) to return home. 

About us:

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. 

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community. 

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 29th September at midnight 

Interview Date: Monday 7th October at SHP Head Office 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.  

Our attractive benefits package includes:

  • A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
  • A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
  • A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
  • Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
  • Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.