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Do you want to be part of a project aimed at helping 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 Workers 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.

THIS IS A 30 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

What will you get?

Salary of £27,600 (pro rata for part time)
This equates to £13.31 per hour
Temporary Contract - with a view to moving towards a permanent position
The option to cover other shifts
Pension scheme
Good holiday entitlement
30 hours per week
Covering various shift patterns: 7am to 3pm / 1pm to 9pm / 8am to 8pm
Working on a rota

What 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 deliver 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 ready
Complete risk assessments and support plans
Take on a caseload of 10 to 12 young people
Work in in trauma informed environment

What 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!

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Cardiff