House Project Facilitator - West Sussex County Council : Job Details

The West Sussex approach puts the child first. We work with children, families, communities, our partners and schools in a restorative, strength-based way. Strong relationships are at the heart of what we do.

Operating within the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate, you will be expected to have a good understanding of how local, regional, and national education, health and social care markets operate and the ability to identify and manage opportunities and risk.

Please view the National House Projects Youtube page for further information around what a House Project is - The National House Project - YouTube

Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 per annum

Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours)

Contract Length: Permanent

Location: Countywide travel may be required - based at Bridge House Worthing (opportunity for hybrid)

As a House Project Facilitator, you will be providing direct support to approximately 12 young people we care for who are over the age of 16 who have been referred to the House Project.

The aim of project is to provide independence and support to young people. Over a period of around a year, the project members will develop their life skills, community skills and independence to live their lives, achieve their aspirations, be a good neighbour and manage a tenancy. Ongoing support will also be provided to young people who graduate from the House Project.

You'll need to be able to work tenaciously, flexibly and in an entirely solution-focused and empowering way. This will be a physically active role, and you'll be regularly involved in various group activities with young people. You will also need to be able to drive to various locations around the county.

Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

• Developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in a variety of contexts with young people.
• Ability to form positive relationships with young people which facilitate positive personal development.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate with external stakeholders and with the young person e.g. around housing options and housing provisions.
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative, manage your own time and achieve challenging outcomes to tight deadlines.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and plan accordingly.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in providing advice and support to young people.
• Have an understanding of the social, emotional, safeguarding and practical challenges facing the young people we care for and care leavers.
• An understanding of child development, the impact of trauma and experience of working with vulnerable young people to an agreed practice framework.
• Clear understanding of the legal framework for children and young people who are looked after.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and ability to assess situations for and with young people, managing and referring on appropriately.
• Demonstrate previous successful experience of working with young people, who have faced difficult circumstances.

Rewards and Benefits

For a full list of the benefits, you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05460.