Peripatetic Support Worker - Cardiff

Llamau Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Llamau Ltd is seeking a motivated support worker to join their team in Cardiff, dedicated to helping young people achieve independence and engage in education or employment. You will be responsible for creating support plans and building relationships with diverse groups while addressing complex issues. Candidates must have experience in support work or housing and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or housing, with knowledge of housing options, law, and benefits.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Understanding of issues like homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, motivating and empowering young people.
• Create support plans and help young people achieve their goals.
• Work in a psychologically informed way.

Skills

Engagement with complex young people

Building positive relationships

Resilience

Calmness in challenging situations

Job description

Role overview:

• Be part of a successful team delivering positive outcomes for young people.
• This service provides more than just housing; it offers a safe, inclusive environment, supporting young people to achieve independence, transition into independent living, and engage in employment or education.
• You will act as a key worker, motivating and empowering young people to reach their potential.
• Create support plans, help young people achieve their goals, and work collaboratively with a team that embraces diversity.
• Work in a psychologically informed way to support young people effectively.
• Enhance your relationship-building skills by working with local agencies such as the local authority, charities, education providers, probation, social services, and housing providers.

Requirements to be considered:

• Ability to engage with complex young people and build positive relationships with appropriate boundaries.
• A non-judgmental, positive mindset with understanding of issues like homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma.
• Resilience and a forward-thinking attitude to overcome challenges.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Experience in support work or housing, with knowledge of housing options, law, and benefits.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

*Additional payment of £79.20 for on-call shifts. Any voluntary or on-call shifts will be paid at relief rates, with relief pay per hour at £11.55 and sleepover at £155.70.