Assistant Support Worker

Moxie People; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Cardiff is seeking two dedicated Assistant Support Workers to support individuals experiencing homelessness. You will play a crucial role in offering empathy, guidance, and support within a busy environment, helping clients build towards independent living. The role offers 40-hour work weeks with temporary contracts ranging from 6 to 12 months, with competitive pay of £12.78 per hour and a commitment to helping those in need.

Benefits

Long term temporary contracts

Good holiday entitlement

Option to cover other shifts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with those who have been through homelessness.
• Ability to work with others and understand their complex lives.
• Must be non-judgmental and empathic.

Responsibilities

• Work at a busy project in Cardiff supporting individuals struggling with homelessness.
• Support adults 18 and over in a psychologically informed framework.
• Help clients settle into independent living post-resettlement.

Skills

Experience with homelessness

Understanding of trauma

Empathy

Communication skills

Motivation to help others

Job description

Do you want to be part of a new project aimed at helping over people across Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness?

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

We are looking for two Assistant Support Workers 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.

Temporary contracts between 6 and 12 months.

THESE ARE 40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITIONS x 2

What will you get?

• This equates to £12.78 per hour
• Long term temporary contracts
• The option to cover other shifts
• Good holiday entitlement
• Shifts are between 7am and 5pm - then 11am to 8pm

What do you need?

• Experience of working with 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
• 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)
• A DBS on the update service is desirable

What will I do?

• You’ll work at a busy project in Cardiff set up specifically to support people struggling with homelessness
• The environment is one of Cardiff's largest homelessness projects with 66 beds
• Supporting adults 18 and over.
• You'll work within a psychologically informed framework
• Aiming to delivery 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

Apply through this advert, or contact Keeran @ Moxie People for more information.

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