Assistant Youth Support Worker

Moxie People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers in Cardiff to join a project aimed at supporting young people experiencing homelessness. This part-time role requires working 24 hours each weekend, providing empathetic support, and promoting clients' choices. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and a strong understanding of trauma. Join this inspiring initiative and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Rate of pay - £12.87 per hour

Temporary contract with a view to permanence

Pension scheme

Good holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals facing homelessness.
• Capacity to work within a trauma-informed environment.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people experiencing homelessness.
• Act as a compassionate listener and advisor.
• Engage through planned activities and provide emotional support.

Skills

Experience of working with young people

Understanding of trauma and its effects

Non-judgmental and empathic attitude

Ability to communicate at all levels

Motivated to help others

Job description

THIS IS A WEEKEND ROLE - Saturday and Sunday - 12 hour shifts 8am to 8pm

24 hours per week

Do you want to be part of a project aimed at helping young 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 others?

We are looking for two Youth 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.

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION - 24 HOURS PER WEEK - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY

What will you get?

• Rate of pay - £12.87 per hour
• Temporary Contract - with a view to moving towards a permanent position
• The option to cover other shifts
• Pension scheme
• Good holiday entitlement
• 24 hours per week
• Two 12 hour shifts on a Saturday and Sunday only
• 8am to 8pm

What do you need?

• Experience of working with young 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
• 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 one of two projects across Cardiff set up specifically to support young people
• You'll work within a psychologically informed framework
• Aiming to deliver zero evictions within the projects
• Offer post-resettlement support to young people
• Help them to move and settle in to independent living once they are ready
• Work in in trauma informed environment
• Plan and carry out activities to engage with the young people
• Be there as a point of contact and occasionally assist on the front desk

What do I do next?

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

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

Job Title: Assistant Support Worker

Location: Cardiff