This is a Trainee role for applicants who are new to the field and would like to commit to a program of training and development alongside practical working experience. Support caseloads will be allocated as appropriate and as the Trainee gains experience, with a view to eventually progressing within the organisation to a Relational Recovery Practitioner Role as part of their development plan.
We are particularly interested in candidates with Lived experience and/or anyone interested in gaining qualifications within the Recovery area of YMCA Together (Rise Prehab and Rehab).
To assist in the provision of effective, high quality support services to vulnerable, single homeless individuals who have complex needs such as offending behaviour, substance misuse problems, mental health issues and who are vulnerable to rough sleeping with the aim of promoting independent living.
Hours of Work
The Prehab will be staffed 24/7 and the post holder will be working a rota of early, late and late, late shifts over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support Planning and risk assessing Conduct Mainstay assessments with homeless individuals presenting at the service Carry out new resident welcomes, inducting residents into the service including registering with doctors' etc Ensure that residents have a full understanding of their rights and responsibilities during their stay at the YMCA Support residents to achieve their goals and targets as defined/ agreed within their support plans and support contracts Manage, update and communicate resident risk assessments in line with YMCA Together policy and procedure Ensure residents shape their own support and take part in activities Hold planned key-work sessions each week with residents using a person-centred flexible approach Offer a creative but assertive approach in order to seek to re-engage rather than taking the route of punitive action that may lead to disengagement and eviction, and the ability to manage specific incidents of violence or aggressive behaviour with the use of short-term exclusions Assess support needs via RECAP assessments, ITEP mapping and plan support around individual need. Regularly review and develop mutually agreed support plans with residents and any other professional involved in the support of those individuals e.g. Social Workers, CPNs, Probation Officers Hold 3-way meetings and coordinating the support of residents with other professionals Up to date records must be kept on both Mainstay, Dave and in resident's files Conduct monthly/quarterly risk assessments of residents keeping all relevant parties informed of updates/changes Conduct regular room checks and support residents in the management of their room and relationships with others and to report any health and safety issues to the Team Leader Participate in the planning and delivery of group work and activities e.g. Independent Living Skills. Support claims on behalf of residents for housing and other welfare benefits Provide information and advice to members in accordance with their support plans Motivate and challenge residents during their prehab engagement Assist with securing move-on to appropriate accommodation including treatment services Liaise between members and external agencies regarding the provision of specialised support when appropriate Encourage involvement and participation among residents in the running and shaping of the service provided by planning and attending regular prehab workshops Deal promptly with all complaints and protection from abuse disclosures Provide clear, accurate and good quality information in respect of all residents in line with agreed procedures ensuring that appropriate information is shared with the Team Leader Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people.
YMCA is a registered charity and company Limited by Guarantee. We were founded in 1846 and so we build on a long history of providing a place for people experiencing challenging times in their lives.
YMCA Together is a truly value driven organisation.
Our vision is that everyone should feel safe, understood, empowered and positive for their future. We meet our vision by working within our values of Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness. These SHREK values run through all that we do from recruitment to how we work alongside people in our services to our partnership approach with other providers.
Our clear vision and values come together to help us in our mission to inspire and support people to change their lives by instilling hope, valuing the person and maximising potential.
£9,984 Per Annum
33 Days Annual leave including bank holidays per annum, pro rata Paid Medicash support Birthday Day Charity Day Spiritual Day Well-being Hours Cycle To Work Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme Company Pension Scheme 4% Funded Training Opportunities Shortlisting: 11th February Interview: 17th February
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We are particularly interested in candidates with Lived experience and/or anyone interested in gaining qualifications within the Recovery area of YMCA Together (Rise Prehab and Rehab).
To assist in the provision of effective, high quality support services to vulnerable, single homeless individuals who have complex needs such as offending behaviour, substance misuse problems, mental health issues and who are vulnerable to rough sleeping with the aim of promoting independent living.
Hours of Work
The Prehab will be staffed 24/7 and the post holder will be working a rota of early, late and late, late shifts over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support Planning and risk assessing Conduct Mainstay assessments with homeless individuals presenting at the service Carry out new resident welcomes, inducting residents into the service including registering with doctors' etc Ensure that residents have a full understanding of their rights and responsibilities during their stay at the YMCA Support residents to achieve their goals and targets as defined/ agreed within their support plans and support contracts Manage, update and communicate resident risk assessments in line with YMCA Together policy and procedure Ensure residents shape their own support and take part in activities Hold planned key-work sessions each week with residents using a person-centred flexible approach Offer a creative but assertive approach in order to seek to re-engage rather than taking the route of punitive action that may lead to disengagement and eviction, and the ability to manage specific incidents of violence or aggressive behaviour with the use of short-term exclusions Assess support needs via RECAP assessments, ITEP mapping and plan support around individual need. Regularly review and develop mutually agreed support plans with residents and any other professional involved in the support of those individuals e.g. Social Workers, CPNs, Probation Officers Hold 3-way meetings and coordinating the support of residents with other professionals Up to date records must be kept on both Mainstay, Dave and in resident's files Conduct monthly/quarterly risk assessments of residents keeping all relevant parties informed of updates/changes Conduct regular room checks and support residents in the management of their room and relationships with others and to report any health and safety issues to the Team Leader Participate in the planning and delivery of group work and activities e.g. Independent Living Skills. Support claims on behalf of residents for housing and other welfare benefits Provide information and advice to members in accordance with their support plans Motivate and challenge residents during their prehab engagement Assist with securing move-on to appropriate accommodation including treatment services Liaise between members and external agencies regarding the provision of specialised support when appropriate Encourage involvement and participation among residents in the running and shaping of the service provided by planning and attending regular prehab workshops Deal promptly with all complaints and protection from abuse disclosures Provide clear, accurate and good quality information in respect of all residents in line with agreed procedures ensuring that appropriate information is shared with the Team Leader Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people.
YMCA is a registered charity and company Limited by Guarantee. We were founded in 1846 and so we build on a long history of providing a place for people experiencing challenging times in their lives.
YMCA Together is a truly value driven organisation.
Our vision is that everyone should feel safe, understood, empowered and positive for their future. We meet our vision by working within our values of Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness. These SHREK values run through all that we do from recruitment to how we work alongside people in our services to our partnership approach with other providers.
Our clear vision and values come together to help us in our mission to inspire and support people to change their lives by instilling hope, valuing the person and maximising potential.
£9,984 Per Annum
33 Days Annual leave including bank holidays per annum, pro rata Paid Medicash support Birthday Day Charity Day Spiritual Day Well-being Hours Cycle To Work Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme Company Pension Scheme 4% Funded Training Opportunities Shortlisting: 11th February Interview: 17th February
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