Are you an enthusiastic and resilient person, who's looking for a challenging career with purpose? Are you passionate about making a positive difference to young people aged 16 years + ?
If you are, Moxie would love to speak to you about a permanent Youth Support Assistant role available in Newtown, Powys.
Joining a supportive and family friendly South Wales based charity, you'll play a role in helping end homelessness for young people in Wales.
Why we think you'd like this role…
work with young people from all walks of life, in a role where no two days will be the same.
a chance to provide life changing support and help young people set themselves up for a brighter future.
you'll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, housing law, ACEs etc
oin an employer that is passionate about helping their staff progress, proven having promoted their current Head of Service and Operations Director from Support Assistant and Support Worker.
access opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of the charity's projects including domestic violence service, floating support, employment support, training and skills tutoring
oin a charity passionate about thinking creatively to end homelessness and who are moving upstream towards early intervention and homeless prevention.
you'll benefit from a 10% employer pension contribution and free access to an internal well being and counselling team
What will be expected of you…
Forming part of a close-knit and high-performing team, you'll work together to manage a property consisting of 8 self-contained flats, that provides temporary homes for young people (16-25) who've had a difficult start in life.
Develop skills and experience in supporting people who have experienced trauma at a young age and who face complex challenges around mental health, offending behaviour, sexual exploitation, and substance misuse.
You'll have the opportunity to test and enhance your communication skills, by building trust and relationships with young residents who are often difficult to engage
You'll have the chance to think creativity by running a range of activities that will build the young people's confidence and encourage them to engage. Activities could include cooking classes, days out, trips to the cinema and going for a coffee.
Working closely with the Support Worker, you'll learn how to prepare a person centred support plan.
You'll play an active role in supporting and motivating the young people to achieve their personal goals.
You'll work proactively to empower young people to develop the skills, self-esteem and confidence to engage in employment or education, and when ready, move into their own property.
You'll be on hand to offer day-to-day emotional and practical support to motivate and empower young people to gain independence and reach their full potential.
Support Assistant role details:
Location: Newtown, Powys
Salary: £22,249 per year
Hours: 2 x 24 hour shifts, with sleep-ins per week
Permanent Contract - Full time
What do you need to be considered for this Youth Support Assistant role?
A strong character, with the ability to remain calm in challenging and sometimes confrontational situations
A flexible approach to work and prepared to work on a rota including weekdays, weekends and sleep-in shifts
The ability and skills to engage and build strong professional relationships with young people
An understanding of the impact that homelessness, family breakdown, domestic abuse and trauma can have on people and their behaviour
The passion to give every young person the opportunity to take control of their lives, despite their past and the resilience to never give up on them
An enthusiasm to help motivate young people to be the best version of themselves
A demonstrable understanding of why professional boundaries is important in support work
If you're ready for a role with purpose, and this Youth Support Assistant role ticks the right boxes, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
To find out more about the charity or chat to us about other opportunities we're recruiting for, please call Keeran Williams @ Moxie for a friendly chat