BDS currently have exciting opportunities for Youth Development Workers to join a well-established Housing Association in the Bideford area.
The main focus of this role will be to work across the Bideford area supporting vulnerable service users based in a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
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Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
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Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
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Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
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Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
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Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
The ideal candidate will have:
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A good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
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An understanding of support needs and support planning.
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An understanding risk assessing and risk management.
Location; Working across the Bideford area
Working Pattern; Monday- Friday – shift pattern working between the hours of 8am and 9pm
This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP
Pay Rate; £15.34ph PAYE - £19.90ph Umbrella
YOU MUST HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK WITH ADULT AND CHILD BARRING FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS
