Young Persons Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Neath, United Kingdom Pobl Group Full time

*Known as 'Scheme Support Officer' in Pobl*

We have opportunity for two Scheme Support Officers to join our well-established team at Clarewood, Neath on a part-time, permanent basis. You will be able to build on existing experience, skills and knowledge to help young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to gain independence.

**What is special about this opportunity?**

This is an opportunity to join our project that provides 8 spacious, self-contained flats for young people aged 16-25. Support is tailored to individuals needs and can include:

- Facilitating activities that could include basic DIY, independent living skills learning, craft making, group discussions, gardening, decorating, games, quizzes, fitness and film nights.
- Connecting with external partners in Neath including social services and youth services that offer support and engagement for young people.
- Administrative tasks and updating accurate records.
- Supporting with access to ICT, employment, education and volunteering opportunities

Our clients may have led difficult lives and as a result display a range of complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, NEET and offending behaviour. The scheme provides 24-hour support for young people to build and develop their skills and confidence

**How can I make a difference?**

This opportunity can be a stepping stone to a rewarding career in support. You will act as a first point of contact and a role model for the young people we support. You will build positive relationships by helping them make a transition into independent living and provide advice and support them in a practical way.
- Approachable
- Patient and empathetic
- Calm in a crisis
- Confident decision maker
- Resilient
- Non-judgemental
- A good listener

**What are the pay and benefits?**
- Part-time (18hrs & 28hrs), Permanent
- Competitive salary of £23,360.60 FTE / £12.15 Per hr
- Car driver is desirable
- An enhanced DBS is required for this role which we will pay for
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
- Internal Progression
- Wellbeing and psychological support
- Time for Talk service
- 45p per mile

**What do you need to do now?**

Further information on the role can also be found on the Job Description.

SJS

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11,364.62-£17,678.29 per year

Expected hours: 18 - 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 508312

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