Asset Coach (Housing Related Support)

Humber Recruitment are resourcing an Asset Coach (Housing Related Support) for one of our clients based in Grimsby on a temporary but ongoing basis.
 
Service: PTS (Person-led, Transitional, Strengths-based) Service
Responsible to: PTS Service Manager
Location: Grimsby
Job Purpose
The job of the Asset Coach is:

To assist people in moving through challenging transitions so they can take control of their lives and thrive within their community
To build one-to-one relationships with individuals to help them identify and nurture their strengths, passions, interests and interdependence with the wider community
To challenge a broken system and make changes that will help people thrive

The goal of the service is that young people will strengthen their sense of identity, build their confidence and self-worth, and connect with the community outside of the homelessness sector and statutory services.
Coaching activities
In line with PTS Values and Ethos, the Asset Coach:

Works on a 1-1 basis with individuals, providing a personalised, strength-based coaching approach with people experiencing difficulties which include, but are not limited to, the impact of past and present experiences of trauma; mental and physical wellbeing issues; difficulties with motivation and engagement; housing and tenancy management issues; difficulties safeguarding self or others; and engagement with statutory services.
Works with individuals to overcome and challenge the systemic barriers they may face in achieving their desired
Recognises and articulates the effects of a failing system on an individual and works with each person to help them identify and dismantle the internal obstacles that hold them back
Develops positive relationships within local communities and brokers opportunities that nurture and develop the talents and abilities of each
Assists individuals in building up new and positive friendships and community networks that provide new opportunities for people to develop their talents and
Works with individuals to find their own personal motivation and hope for the future as they take control of their lives within their
Engages in individual as well as group reflection within the client and the wider PTS network in order to promote a continued critical assessment of the PTS movement and its delivery, and to be a critical friend to the client internally as well
Supports young people to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of children and dependants and to safeguard their wellbeing
Ensures that safeguarding concerns are appropriately reported in a timely way, recorded, and followed up to conclusion; escalating concerns and challenging decisions where necessary both within and external to the organisation.
Takes positive steps to ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others, adhering to H&S-related policies, including lone working policy and procedure
Supports young people to understand and manage risk and keep themselves and others safe
Reports any incidents following the client’s internal reporting procedures and ensures records are kept up to date at all times
Where time and skills enable this, contribute to social media/blogs to promote the aims of the Personal Transitions Service and /or to reflect on and promote the work of the PTS

Administration Requirements

Understand the importance of record keeping and ensure the accurate and timely recording of all required information regarding each person accessing the coaching service in the manner set down by the organisation
Be highly organised, effectively planning workload; daily, weekly, and monthly tasks; and anticipating deadlines without the need for prompts
Ensure records are strengths-based and capture the young person’s voice as well as your own. Understand and capture the young person’s experience and expert view of their own situation
Where relevant, share information regarding the coaching activities with colleagues inside and external to the client, in a secure manner, in accordance with the client’s data protection and confidentiality policies
Provide regular reporting of data as required by the service or as requested from time to time by managers, including statistics, data re the needs and views of people accessing the service

Organisation Expectations
Continuous Professional Development and Team Presence
Members of the PTS service are required and expected to:

Have an understanding of, and engage with, the theoretical frameworks and philosophies that underpin their practice
Undertake training and engage in practice development activities as required, and in addition, are expected to further their personal professional development on their own initiative and in their own time
Work in support of one another and contribute readily to the success of the team, the service, and the wider organisation
Demonstrate good, open and timely communication with staff members across the organisation
Take a lead role in specialist areas of work that impact young people, for example, prevention, CSE, CCE / GRAFT, immigration & asylum, domestic abuse, etc

Policies, Procedures, Ethos and Values
Members of the PTS service are required and expected to:

Carry out all duties in a manner that reflects the client’s values and adheres to client’s policies and procedures
Promote wellbeing by encouraging connection with people, places, communities, nature, supportive organisations, and the wider world. Encourage connection by being authentic, open, honest and fair
Treat people with kindness, compassion and empathy. Value individual differences and give lived experience the respect it deserves. Do not judge or suggest we know how people feel
Be brave and bold; do not be afraid to appropriately challenge external organisational culture in public, private, and voluntary sector services that you come into contact with. Expect and accept resistance, but be determined in securing change for young people and the greater good
Be curious and keenly interested in people’s ideas and experiences; see our work as a continuous learning curve. Ask questions – and question the answers – as part of a wider social movement exploring new approaches to sustainable wellbeing

Essential
Desirable
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Experience

At least 12 months of experience working in a paid or voluntary capacity within one or more of the following fields:
Criminal Justice System; Social work; Youth work; Community development; Mental health; Substance misuse; Domestic abuse; Homelessness
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Experience of using a coaching model to help people identify and make positive changes

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Experience of regular reporting of results
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Qualifications, skills, behaviours and attitude

Qualification relevant to the work – i.e. certification in asset coaching, life coaching or similar

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Excellent verbal, written and IT skills, including basic word processing and inputting information
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Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills
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Ability to facilitate person-led outcomes
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Ability to self-motivate and to work effectively alone and as part of a team
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Ability to recognise and address power imbalances
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Skills in negotiating and working in solution-focused ways
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Ability to self-reflect and manage one’s own emotions
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Demonstrate kindness, compassion, empathy and valuing individual differences
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Knowledge and Understanding

Understanding of social inequality and injustice, as well as a passion for challenging these
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Understanding the theory underpinning the working practice of a coach

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Understanding of and commitment to professional boundaries
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Knowledge of basic safeguarding issues and how to be responsive to the needs of vulnerable adults
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Understanding of diversity and equality issues and a proven ability to apply this when working with individuals and communities
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Other

Full UK driving licence and use of own motor vehicle
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Application

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