Assistant Support Worker

Moxie People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Moxie People in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to help people experiencing homelessness through a major project. You will listen, advise and support with compassion, respect and understanding, promoting client choices and assisting in delivering a successful programme.

This is a 40 hours per week position on a temporary to long-term contract with a 3 week rolling rota, early starts and no night shifts. Salary is £28,538 per year (£13.72 per hour), with DBS check as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people or homelessness.
• Understanding of trauma and its impact on behaviours.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and with diverse groups.
• Non-judgmental, empathic approach.
• Willing to cover various shift patterns including early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Work at a major project in Cardiff to support homelessness.
• Work within a psychologically informed framework.
• Aim to deliver zero evictions within the projects.
• Offer post-resettlement support to people.
• Help clients move to independent living when ready.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Empathy and non-judgemental

Flexible shift coverage

Job description

Assistant Support Worker

Temporary - Long term

£28,538 per year / £13.72 per hour

Cardiff

Do you want to be part of a project aimed at helping people struggling with street homelessness across Cardiff?

How about working for a charity that is well known across the world for being there to help and support others?

We are looking for an Assistant Support Worker to do just that.

You'll be there to listen, advise and support. To act with compassion, respect and understanding. All the while, promoting client choices and assisting in the delivery of a successful programme.

THIS IS A 40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

SHIFT PATTERN:

• 3 week rolling rota
• 2 days off per week (will fall on Mondays, Sundays or Saturdays)
• Earliest start is 7am to 3.30pm
• Latest start is 11.30am to 8pm
• 8 hour shifts
• THERE ARE NO NIGHT SHIFTS - DAYS AND AFTERNOONS ONLY

What will you get?

• Salary of £28,538 (pro rata)
• This equates to £13.72 per hour
• Long term ongoing temporary contract
• The option to cover other shifts
• 33 day holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• 40 hours per week

What do you need?

• Experience of working with vulnerable people, or those who have been through homelessness
• An understanding of trauma and how it can effect behaviours
• The ability to work with others, encourage them and understand their complex lives
• Be non-judgmental and empathic
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Willing to cover various shift patterns (see shift patterns above)
• Be motivated to help others
• Able to complete a DBS check or have a live check on the update service (this will be covered by the employer)

What will I do?

• You'll work at a major project in Cardiff set up specifically to support and solve homelessness
• You'll work within a psychologically informed framework
• Aiming to deliver zero evictions within the projects
• Offer post-resettlement support to people
• Help them to move and settle in to independent living once they are ready

We look forward to speaking with you about this inspirational new project!

Assistant Support Worker
Cardiff
Social Care / Support Work / Homelessness
CODE: INDHV