Do you want to support young people (16 to 18) who are at high risk of homelessness after leaving care?
How about working for a charity that puts people at the heart of everything they do?
We are searching for a small team of Support Assistants, based in the Brecon area, to work within an amazing project that provides safe, secure accommodation for young people.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO FULL TIME AND ONE PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
What's does it look like?
* Full time 47 hours per week
* Brecon based service
* Permanent contract
* 2 x 24 hour shifts per week
* Starting at 9.30am - Cover the day shift then in to a sleep in.
* Finish at 9.45am the next morning.
* Time off in between shifts to rest.
* Rotating shift pattern on a 4 week rolling rota
* Salary of 24,090
* Employee wellbeing programme
* Enhanced holiday and leave entitlements
What's the job?
* Supporting young people between 16 and 18
* Working with individuals who have experience of the care system
* Understanding trauma and integrating trauma informed practice into your work
* Providing reliable advice and guidance
* Following the safeguarding and health & safety policies
* Working with other services (multi-agency working)
* Covering a rota as detailed above
* You'll work in a brand new service, with a separate staff house and 4 individual bungalows for the young people.
What do we need?
* Someone with a real passion for helping others
* A solid understanding of the causes of youth homelessness
* Compassion, understanding, and resilience
* Driver with a vehicle would be highly desirable
* A DBS on the update service - Or willing to carry out a new DBS
* Someone who is willing and able to work days and sleep-in shifts
* Flexibility around shifts and assisting when needed
* A driver would be preferable, due to the location of the project
These roles are project-based (in one location) in the Brecon area. Support Workers and Support Assistants from other sectors are welcome to apply.
If this sounds like a job you would be interested in, please apply through this advert, or contact People.
We look forward to speaking with you!
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