Domestic Abuse/ Supported Accommodation Support Worker

Llamau Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth support organization in Newport is seeking a key worker to empower young people. You will engage with them to foster independence and create supportive plans while collaborating with local agencies. Ideal candidates have experience in support work and a full UK driving licence. The role involves building strong relationships and addressing challenges faced by young individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with people.
• Understanding of impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, and trauma.
• Experience with housing options and housing law.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker to motivate young people towards independence.
• Create support plans and help young people achieve their goals.
• Collaborate with local agencies to promote services.

Skills

Engagement and relationship building

Non-judgemental mindset

Resilient attitude

Calm in challenging situations

Experience in support work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

A service that is about much more than offering young people a roof over their head. It's about giving them a safe and inclusive home and help to achieve their potential, transition into independent living, and engage in employment or education.

You’ll act as a key worker to motivate and empower young people to gain independence and reach their full potential.

You’ll create support plans and help young people achieve their goals and independence, working collaboratively as part of a team who embrace differences.

Further enhance your relationship building and partnership working skills, by promoting your services and working closely with relevant local agencies such as the local authority, specialist charities, education and training providers, probation, social services, and housing provisions etc.

Key Skills and Experience

• The ability to engage and build strong relationships with people.
• A non‑judgemental mindset and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma.
• A forward‑thinking and resilient attitude, to overcome the barriers and setbacks you will face.
• A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations.
• Experience in support work or housing, with an understanding of housing options, housing law and basic benefits.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.