Join our mission to end youth homelessness in Scotland!

For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to preventing youth homelessness and supporting young people in building better futures.

This exciting and new role within the Rock Trust involves contributing to the new National Upstream project (homelessness prevention model).

Upstream is an innovative schools-based preventive model that utilises a universal screening tool to identify and support students at risk of homelessness.

The role requires skills inclusive of excellent communication skills, the ability to establish and nurture key partnerships and relationships with stakeholders, work directly with young people to provide emotional and practical support on a 1:1 basis in schools, at home and/or within the community.

Additionally, you will be digitally proficient in the use of Apps and IT with the ability to analyse and interpret data to identify young people who may require support, in collaboration with stakeholders.

Working as part of our innovative Housing First for Youth Team, The Project Worker will work directly with young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support. Providing an assertive outreach approach the Project Worker will Work with young people to secure and manage their own permanent home, providing support in their home and in their local community to ensure that a young person’s experience of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.

The Project Worker will support young people to improve their practical independent living skills, access other services and to reach their full potential. Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and are the main contact for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.