The Enhanced Transitional Support Project is a new 24-hour supported accommodation project commissioned by Neath Port Talbot Children’s Services.
The service provided will be an intensive 24-hour supported accommodation provision for up to three young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and with a range of complex support needs, and/or who require an additional level of enhanced housing related and transitional support.
The Enhanced Transitional Support Project aims to prevent youth homelessness, rough sleeping and escalation of needs for young people with complex support needs, where there is a risk of homelessness and where current accommodation cannot provide the level of support they need. This will be provided via a dedicated supported accommodation pathway with wrap-around trauma informed support.
What do you need to be considered for this role?
1. The ability to engage and build strong relationships with people
2. A non-judgemental mindset and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma
3. A forward-thinking and resilient attitude, to overcome the barriers and setbacks you will face
4. A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations
5. Experience in support work or housing, with an understanding of housing options, housing law and basic benefits
6. A full UK driving license and access to a car
On Call: Required to be part of the first tier on call rota, including telephone and in-person support. Support Workers provide On Call support and advice for colleagues, with issues and emergencies they may need to deal with. This may require providing some shift cover / out of hours project attendance where alternatives are not possible.
*Additional payment of £96 for on call
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
Llamau is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity across the whole organisation. We aim to establish an inclusive environment where every colleague feels safe and able to be themselves at work. We would particularly encourage applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. Appointments will always be made on merit.