Assistant Support Worker - Merthyr

Role overview:

• A service that is about much more than offering women a roof over their head. It's about giving them a safe and inclusive home and help to achieve their potential, transition into independent living, and engage in employment or education
• You’ll act as a key worker to motivate and empower women to gain independence and reach their full potential
• You’ll create support plans and help women achieve their goals and independence, working collaboratively as part of a team who embrace differences
• Further enhance your relationship building and partnership working skills, by promoting your services and working closely relevant local agencies such as the local authority, specialist charities, education and training providers, probation, social services, and housing provisions etc.

What do you need to be considered for this role?

• The ability to engage and build strong relationships with people
• A non-judgemental mindset and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma
• A forward-thinking and resilient attitude, to overcome the barriers and setbacks you will face
• A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations
• Experience in support work or domestic abuse with an understanding of housing options, housing law and basic benefits
• A full UK driving license and access to a car

This post is exempt from the Equalities Act, and is for female applicant only.

Reference: LLALG821941

Department and Location: Merthyr

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £12,985.20 per annum (£21,642 FTE)

Hours: Working hours are 21 hours per week. 3 days over a 7 day week. Will include shifts of 9.30-5 and 1-8pm and 1 weekend in 3 + on call rota duties*

*Additional payment of £79.20 for on call

Any shift completed voluntarily or as part of on call will be paid in addition to your salary at relief rates;

Relief Pay per hour £11.55

Sleepover £155.70

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £12,985.20 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 24/04/2023
Reference ID: LLALG821941