Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?
Do you have knowledge of homelessness?
What about working in the social care or support sector?
We are working with a charity in the Risca area to find Support Assistants to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.
What will you get?
Full time salary of up to £26,061 (pro-rata for part time).
This includes £60 for sleep-in shift allowance.
47 hours per week.
All shifts are days or nights, with options for sleep-ins.
Either 12 hours (4 per week) or 24 hour shifts (2 per week)
Rolling rota that includes weekdays and weekends.
There are full and part time options.
What will you do?
Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
Provide emotional and practical support.
Advice and guidance.
Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
Assist with setting up benefits and finances.
What do we need?
You will need some experience working with this age group.
Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
Keep a cool head in a crisis.
Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.
If this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.
Role: Support Assistant
Location: Risca
Contact: Permanent