Assistant Support Worker

Company: CV-Library
Job type: Full-time

Do you want to be part of a new project aimed at helping over 100 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 Assistants 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.

There are two open vacancies...

32 hours
20 hours

You'll need to be willing to cover various shifts, including days, evenings and the odd weekend.

What will you get?

Salary of £23,358 (pro rata)
This equates to £11.23 per hour
Permanent contract
The option to cover other shifts
Pension scheme
Good holiday entitlementWhat 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 delivery 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 readyWhat do I do next?

Apply through this advert, or contact Keeran @ Moxie People for more information.
We look forward to speaking with you about this inspirational new project

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