Support Worker

Llamau Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social support organization in Swansea seeks a Key Worker to empower young people towards independence and success. This position involves creating support plans, building strong relationships, and collaborating with local agencies. Candidates should have experience in support work, a resilient attitude, and a full UK driving license. Competitive pay includes additional on-call shift compensation.

Benefits

Additional payment for on-call shifts

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with young people.
• Understanding the impacts of homelessness and trauma.
• Experience in support work or housing.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and empower young people to gain independence.
• Create support plans for achieving goals.
• Work collaboratively with local agencies.

Skills

Relationship building

Engagement

Resilience

Non-judgmental mindset

Calm under pressure

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

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 barriers and setbacks.
• 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.

*Additional payment of £96.00 for on-call shifts.

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, Sleepover £172.60.