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Lifeshaper Outreach Support Worker

 

Full-time   35 hours per week

 

12 Month Fixed term contract

(With possibility of extension subject to funding)

 

EVH Pay Scale PA13 Grade 5 £22,303 PA

(plus Distant Islands allowance £1,866 PA)

 

 

Western Isles Foyer is a local charitable organisation working to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment.  We provide supported accommodation, access to a range of education, training, employment opportunities and support for young people relevant to their needs.

 

The post holder will support past, current and potential Lifeshaper Programme Participants, to overcome barriers to them achieving positive destinations in respect of education, training and employment.  To help young people address problematic and risk taking behavior (such as anti-social behaviour and/or behaviour requiring intervention of criminal justice intervention) alcohol and substance misuse issues, and work with them towards achieving a stable and sustainable lifestyle.  Support these young people in attending activities/appointments relevant to the Lifeshaper Programme or their housing needs, including tenancy preparation work and activities to ensure successful tenancy sustainment.

 

Successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check (cost to be met by employer). Post is initially funded for 12 months.

 

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 11th September 2014.  Interviews for the post are due to take place the week commencing 22nd September 2014.

 

For further details/application form please contact Rebecca Mahony, Project Leader at Western Isles Foyer, 36 Bayhead, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2DX.

 

E-mail: rebeccamahonyfoyer@gmail.com Tel: 01851 705366