Support Worker

Moxie People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Moxie People is seeking two Youth Support Workers for a project aimed at supporting young people experiencing homelessness in Cardiff. The role involves listening and advising while working within a trauma-informed setting to assist in their journey towards independent living. This position provides a flexible work schedule with 30 hours per week, offering various shift patterns and a pro-rata salary of £27,600.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Good holiday entitlement

Temporary contract with potential for permanence

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness.
• Understanding of trauma and its effects on behavior.
• Ability to encourage and understand complex lives.

Responsibilities

• Support young people experiencing homelessness.
• Complete risk assessments and support plans.
• Work within a psychologically informed framework.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Non-judgemental approach

Motivated to help others

Understanding of trauma

Job description

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 30 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

What will you get?

• Salary of 27,600 (pro rata for part time)
• This equates to 13.31 per hour
• Temporary Contract - with a view to moving towards a permanent position
• The option to cover other shifts
• Pension scheme
• Good holiday entitlement
• 30 hours per week
• Covering various shift patterns: 7am to 3pm / 1pm to 9pm / 8am to 8pm
• Working on a rota

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-judgemental and empathetic
• 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
• Complete risk assessments and support plans
• Take on a caseload of 10 to 12 young people
• Work in in trauma informed environment

What do I do next?

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

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

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Cardiff