Outreach Worker - Young People's Independence Job at Brook-St Hiredonline (Slough/Windsor)

Job Description

To provide high-quality outreach support to young people aged 16-25, empowering them to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently. The Outreach Worker will deliver person-centred support in the community, helping young people overcome barriers related to housing, education, employment, health, and wellbeing.

Job Responsibility

Deliver tailored, one-to-one outreach support to young people in their homes and community settings
Support young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and maintaining a safe home environment
Assist young people to access education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities
Provide guidance on housing options, benefits, and accessing relevant services
Identify any areas of support, and signpost relevant multi agencies, under guidance of the service manager
Develop and implement person-centred support plans with clear goals and regular reviews
Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
Advocate on behalf of young people with external agencies and professionals
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with organisational policies
Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, following all safeguarding procedures
Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

Experience working with young people, particularly those facing vulnerability or disadvantage
Knowledge of issues affecting young people (e.g., homelessness, care experience, mental health, substance misuse, unemployment)
Ability to build trusting, professional relationships
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Ability to commute across SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4 and SL6 postcode areas, in order to facilitate sessions

Nice to have

Experience in outreach or community-based support
Knowledge of local services and process of referrals to multi-agency provisions

What we offer

PAYE
Training
Flexible working

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