Duty / Crisis Worker at SHYPP
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Closing date: 5 February 2010
The Herefordshire Supported Housing For Young People Project (SHYPP) aims to provide an integrated approach to meeting the housing, training and employment needs of young people through the provision of housing, outreach support work, a ‘Nightstop’ project
and preventative education.
We are now looking to appoint a:
Full time (36 ¼ hours) – Fixed Term until end Jan 2011
Duty / Crisis Worker
Salary CIRCA £19,158
This post will offer the candidate an opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives. You will be part of the Duty and Crisis team and managed by the Duty / Crisis Coordinator. Working with young people between the ages of 16-25 who are in crisis and may be homeless will be both challenging and rewarding.
The successful candidate will be:
• Highly self motivated
• Able to provide effective, empathic support to vulnerable young people
• Ability to resolve housing crisis situations
• Able to negotiate with various agencies and be an advocate for young people.
For Informal enquiries, you can contact Duncan Mcleod, Duty / Crisis Coordinator on 01432 842965.
For an application form and further information please contact www.wmhousing.co.uk or telephone 01527 556421 (answerphone) for an information pack or write to Nicky Hulse at West Mercia Housing Group, Barnsley Hall, Barnsley Hall Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 OTX
For further information about the Group, please visit our website: www.wmhousing.co.uk
Closing date for completed applications: Friday 5th Feb. Interviews will be held on 17th Feb
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
