First Support Worker

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.

• Permanent contract
• Full time employment 28 hours per week (0.8 of full time)
• Monday to Friday
• Full time Salary of £24,22 + on call payments (pro-rata for part time)
• 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

• 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

• 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)

- 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 - Part time - 28 hours per week INDALL