Weekend Support Worker - Bridgend Young People's Projects (15 Hours)

Location Bridgend
Job Category: Residential Support Work
Job type: Permanent Role
Salary: £23,990 per annum pro rata
Contact name: Shogun-Li Thomas

Contact email: li.thomas@thewallich.net
Job ref: 006965
Published: 23 days ago

Hours of Work:  15 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 11:00-19:00

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Project Description

The projects operate in Maesteg and Bridgend working with young people (18-21).  The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on.  The project is funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and is required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:

- Promoting Personal and Community Safety

- Promoting Independence and Control

- Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control

- Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Purpose of Role

To provide residential support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their future or current accommodation.  The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’, so it’s likely that support will involve accompanying Service Users initially, in order to familiarise them with an activity or appointment. Support will enable people to improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes. In addition, to assist with the housing management needs of the project ensuring the delivery of a safe, secure and effective service.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please note: Driving Licence and use of own vehicle is essential

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 19th September 2024 at 09:00am. 

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464