General
13. To receive regular support from the Enhanced Support Team Leader.
14. To identify own support needs.
15. To participate in training opportunities identified to meet the post-
16. To perform all activities in a manner that does not put the health and safety of self and others at risk.
17. To carry out such other duties consistent with the above as may be required by the Management from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential Personal Attributes
1.1 Commitment to the support and development of young adults at risk through complex needs and behaviours.
1.2 Acceptance of the values and ethos of the Five Valleys Foyer, including the Foyer equal opportunities policy.
1.3 Ability to undertake lone working.
1.4 Ability to work under pressure.
1.5 Empathy with young people and disadvantaged people.
1.6 Willingness to work flexible (i.e. unsocial) hours on a regular basis,
1.7 Physically fit due to physical nature of some aspects of the post.
1.8 Willingness to work closely as a team member and with other professionals.
1.9 Willingness to undertake training.
1.10 Good communicator: patient, caring, sensitive, diplomatic, efficient.
1.11 Ability to recognise own support needs.
1.12 An enthusiastic and practical outlook.
Qualifications Required
2.1 Good level of general education.
2.2 A wide variety of life experience.
2.3 Professional qualifications in youth work,social work, or counselling would be an advantage.
Experience Necessary
3.1 Experience within the field of supported housing.
3.2 Experience of working with disadvantaged people.
3.3 Experience of working as part of a multi-
Skills Sought After
4.1 Ability to encourage and support others.
4.2 Readiness to attempt innovation.
4.3 Perseverance with difficult people and situations.
4.4 Competence in communication, electronic, written and oral.
4.5 Representation of work to outside agencies
4.6 Organisation and prioritisation of a demanding workload.
4.7 Awareness of health and safety issues and ability to implement regulations.
4.8 Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
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