About the Yorkshire 3 Outreach team
We oversee semi-independent accommodation and outreach services covering Yorkshire County, managing 30+ properties in cities like Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Rotherham, Halifax, Huddersfield and Hull, with ongoing expansion. We support 40+ young individuals who we care for and support at home, imparting skills for independent living. Our focus includes delivering ASDAN, the education program we use to address essential independence skills. We operate within a disciplined team, ensuring optimal outcomes through regular updates and active participation in statutory meetings. Our referrals come from trusted sources such as Local Authority placements teams, including Care Leavers Service, Separated Children, and Adult Services.
Due to the areas this role covers a car driver with a vehicle is essential. The team covers Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds areas but are growing therefore travel flexibility is required. Business mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
About you
The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.
Essential
- Previous experience supporting (not care) young people or families with complex needs to gain independence.
- Travel is essential so must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
- Must be prepared to travel throughout Yorkshire . This role will cover Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
- Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
Key Duties:
· Managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills
· Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners and the Police
· Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills
· Completely weekly inspections of Service User's properties
· Support with accessing and maintaining education/employment
· Promote physical, mental and emotional well-being, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise
· Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling and education