- positive activities within their communities/localities
- education, training and employment opportunities
- additional support services, e.g. adult social care, housing, health support.
- To work within statutory guidelines and the department’s procedures relating to young people leaving care, children in need, Cared for Children and asylum-seeking young people.
- To undertake direct work with young people and others who are relevant in their lives.
- Develop supportive and empowering relationships with young people to build their self-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â esteem, confidence, knowledge and resilience to enable them to move forward positively in their lives.
- Respond appropriately to any child protection/Adult at Risk concerns as and when they arise, following Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- To work with young people to maximise their involvement in community-based activities that will benefit them into adulthood, by delivering positive activities and group work sessions for young people accessing support.
- To assist young people by liaising with other agencies on their behalf.
- Maintain the trust and confidence of young people and link them into services and support appropriate to their needs (i.e. sexual health services, positive activities, counselling).
- To ensure that the wishes, views and feelings are taken into consideration in all matters relating to them and advocate where needed.
- To attend all forums in relation to planning for and supporting young people in housing, health, Further / Higher Education, Training and Employment.
- To respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their religious and cultural background, meet needs arising from any disability and respect their sexual needs and preferences.
- Promote awareness of safe care and protection and raise awareness around CSE and risks associated. Effectively manage a caseload of young people, including maintaining accurate records of work carried out with young people using our computerized contact management system in accordance with Policy.
- To attend supervision sessions, training and functions that may be arranged.
- To attend, plan and carry out reviews and home visits in accordance with departmental procedures. To follow and implement recommendations of reviews and Pathway Plans.
- To organise and facilitate group work with young people and to support other team members to do so.
- To contribute to the development of the service.
- Ensure that young people are consulted within the delivery of the service.
- To help prepare and stock properties to a satisfactory standard.
- To comply with regular Fire Safety checks.
- To comply with Tameside MBC Financial and GDPR responsibilities.