Scheme Support Officer - Young People

Two permanent, part-time (18hrs & 24hrs), Scheme Support Officer working at our Young persons accommodation service in Moriston, Swansea. Both roles are based on a four-week rolling rota. The 18-hour position involves working two days per week, while the 24-hour role includes a mix of day shifts and sleep-in duties, with an additional £62.64 paid per sleep-in.

About the roles

Swansea Young Persons service provides temporary accommodation to young people age 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness. The service delivers intensive housing related supported to individuals who are ready to gain independence and a tenancy of their own.

As a Young Persons Scheme Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the young people in our service. You will provide emotional and practical support, assist with any issues that may arise, and contribute to a calm and stable environment.

Duties include:

• Empower individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to live independently.
• Address complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health issues, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
• Work with a wide range of personalities and behaviours, including individuals who may be resistant to support.
• Adapt your approach to effectively engage with a diverse clientele.
• Undertake lone working, requiring strong communication skills, resilience, and confidence to work on your own initiative.

Skills and Experience Needed

To excel as a Scheme Support Officer, you don't necessarily need previous experience or specific qualifications. Instead, this role requires:

• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
• An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations

Full list of duties and can found on the Job description.

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Pay: £12,589.20-£16,785.60 per year

Work Location: In person