Gender Specific Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated individual to support young people in achieving independence and engaging in education or employment. The role involves creating support plans and working collaboratively with local agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in support work and a strong ability to build relationships. This part-time position offers a supportive environment focused on equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with people.
• Understanding of homelessness, substance misuse, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker to motivate and empower young people.
• Create support plans and help young people achieve their goals.

Skills

Relationship Building

Resilience

Non-judgemental Mindset

Education

Experience in Support Work

Job description

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• 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 relevant local agencies such as the local authority, specialist charities, education and training providers, probation, social services, and housing provisions etc.

What do you need to be considered for this role?

• 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 license and access to a car

Location: Cardiff

Hours: 21 hours per week + On call duties

*Additional payment of £96.00 for on call

Any shift completed voluntarily or as part of on call will be paid in addition to your salary at relief rates;

Relief Pay per hour £ 13.45

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

This vacancy is open to females only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9, Part 1).

Llamau is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

“We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.”