Do you know anything about the Housing First approach?
Have you ever supported young people experiencing homelessness?
We are looking for a Housing Support Worker to do just that...provide the support required for young people (16 - 24) to move forward.
What are the basics?
Permanent contract
Full time employment 35 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Salary of £23,982 + on call payments
Extra payments for shifts covered outside of normal working hours
Excellent holiday package that grows up to 40 days of leave (incl. Bank Holidays) over time
Good pension scheme
In-house employee support with access to therapeutic staff
Excellent training and progression opportunities
What will you do?
Support young people 16 to 24 years of age
Work with individuals who present with challenging and complex lives
Assist in moving people towards sustainable and suitable accommodation
Help young people to sustain a long-term tenancy
Apply the housing first approach to the work you do
Carry out risk assessments and construct support plans
Use a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to the work you do
Working across the Swansea area with your caseload of young people
What do you need?
Good knowledge of housing related support
Able to support young people with chaotic and complex lives
A solid understanding of the effects of homelessness
Experience of multi-agency working with other services, partners and organisations
Excellent communication and IT skills
A good record keeper
A driver with access to a vehicle for community working
A DBS on the update service will be a distinct advantage (Enhanced for adult and child workforce)
What do I do now? - Apply through this advert or contact Keeran @ Moxie People.
If you have the skills and experience mentioned above, I would love to hear from you...We need to find a great Housing Support Worker to help young people thrive, that could be you!
Location: Swansea
Title: Housing Support Worker
Contract: Permanent