Supported Housing Practitioner

Job Introduction

Young Person's Supported  Housing Practitioner YPSA

Be the person who believes in a young person before they believe in themselves.
Some young people need more than support—they need someone in their corner. Someone who encourages them, challenges them and helps them discover what they're capable of.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside young people aged 16–18 in a supported accommodation setting, supporting them to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to successfully transition into adulthood. From helping young people access education, employment and training opportunities, to providing learning for practical life skills and emotional support, you will play a vital role in helping them achieve their aspirations. Working within a trauma-informed and person-centred framework, you will build positive relationships, promote wellbeing, safeguard vulnerable young people, and celebrate their successes every step of the way.

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to inspire change, offer hope and make every conversation count. If you're passionate about empowering young people and want a role where your impact is visible every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is shift work on a rota basis including, weekend working, a mixture of day and evening shifts, sleep-in shifts if required. Shift patterns may vary to meet the needs of the service. Enhancements are paid for sleep in shifts.  

Rewards and Benefits

•  Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to telephone advice and support for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training and Development: A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Local and National Discounts: Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities
• Access to Resources: Full access to Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure a child-centred service, including psychologists and clinical and medical interventions.
• Secondment Opportunities: Opportunities for secondment within the local authority to further develop your professional career

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact Kyle.smith@oxfordshire.gov.uk