Floating Progression Coach – Southwark

• Locations

  Southwark, London

• Salary

  £29120 - £37440 per annum

• Sector

  Social Care & Health, Social Work

• Type

  Temporary

Job Title: Young Persons Floating Progression Coach

Location: Southwark

Pay Rate: £13.00 – £17.00 per hour

Contract: 3 months (potential temp to perm)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Young Persons Floating Progression Coach to join our team in Southwark. This rewarding role involves promoting independent living among young people aged 18-25, including those with mental health issues, dual diagnosis, PTSD, learning disabilities, and young mothers transitioning into independent living. Your primary responsibility will be to provide crucial support to our clients, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to live independently.

Key Skill Sets:

• Dependability and proactive attitude.
• Confidence to work independently and comfortably in lone working situations.
• Familiarity with safeguarding protocols.
• Excellent client engagement skills, as trust-building is essential.
• Flexibility to accommodate client events and property visits.
• Willingness to perform rudimentary health and safety checks.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a diverse group of clients, including young mothers, former foster care youth, and individuals from supported housing.
• Assist clients in becoming financially independent and capable of living on their own, providing guidance and support as they transition.
• Educate young mothers on available services.
• Conduct monthly visits outside of the borough.
• Manage a caseload of 15 clients, with a minimum requirement of 2 hours of support per week for each client (targeting 1 hour per week).
• Collaborate with clients during client events and workshops focusing on Education, Training, and Employment (ETE).

Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar support role is preferred.
• Familiarity with safeguarding protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people, including those with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and those transitioning out of foster care.
• Comfortable with lone working and flexible work hours.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• 3-month assignment with potential for a permanent position.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Travel Expenses covered during working hours
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people.

If you are a compassionate, dependable, and proactive individual with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Help us make a difference in the lives of young people as they embark on their journey toward independence.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.