Night-Shift Youth Support & Safety Officer

Tai Pawb; Swansea; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Tai Pawb is seeking a Waking Night Young Persons Scheme Support Officer for our Swansea Young Persons service in Moriston. This permanent, part-time role involves working on a rolling rota with wakeful shifts from 22:30 to 7:30, delivering night-time support to young people aged 16–24 experiencing homelessness.

You will provide emotional and practical assistance, helping residents stay safe and feel supported through the night, while contributing to a calm, stable environment in a challenging

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required.
• Passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible.
• Enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives.
• Strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player.
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Address complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health issues, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
• Work with a wide range of personalities and behaviours, including individuals who may be resistant to support.
• Adapt your approach to effectively engage with a diverse clientele.
• Undertake lone working, requiring strong communication skills, resilience, and confidence to work on your own initiative.

Job description

Tai Pawb is seeking a Waking Night Young Persons Scheme Support Officer for our Swansea Young Persons service in Moriston. This permanent, part-time role involves working on a rolling rota with wakeful shifts from 22:30 to 7:30, delivering night-time support to young people aged 16–24 experiencing homelessness.

You will provide emotional and practical assistance, helping residents stay safe and feel supported through the night, while contributing to a calm, stable environment in a challenging