Are you able to connect with, and support, young people (16+)?
Do you have knowledge of homelessness?
What about working in the social care or support sector?
We are working with a charity in the Caerphilly area to find Support Assistant to cover various shifts within a supported housing setting.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE - COVERING APPROX. 2 MONTHS - PART TIME - 28 hours per week
You will need a DBS on the live update service.
What will you get?
Salary of £24,820 (pro-rata for part time).
This is the equivalent to £12 per hour.
28 hours per week.
All shifts are days - 9.30am to 5pm.
3 week rolling rota.
Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Week 3 is Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.What will you do?
Support young people (16 to 24 years old) who have experienced homelessness.
This not a Care job, there is no personal care involved.
Provide emotional and practical support.
Advice and guidance.
Follow the support plans set out by the Support Worker.
Assist with setting up benefits and finances.What do we need?
You will need some experience working with this age group.
Knowledge of housing or homelessness.
Able to build trust, while remaining professional.
The ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours.
Keep a cool head in a crisis.
Good with record keeping and reporting/recording incidents.
DUE TO THE TEMPORARY NATURE OF THE ROLE - A LIVE DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE IS ESSENTIALIf this role is of interest, and you have the skills and experience, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.
Role: Support Assistant
Location: Caerphilly
Contact: Temporary - Part time