Progression Coach

In this position, you will be expected to;

- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly.

- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments

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

- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with

- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them

- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence

- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities

- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in

- Send daily occupancy lists to the council

- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation

- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable

- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completed

To apply for this role, you must have;

- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse

- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments

- Effective collaborative working

- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills