Young Persons Support Worker

A part-time (19.5hrs) Scheme Support Officer in a well‑established young person’s Supported Accommodation service in Neath. You will be working on a rolling rota basis which includes working days, evenings, weekend availability and sleep‑in shifts (£62.64 sleep‑in allowance).

This is a Scheme Support Officer role based in our Young Persons Supported accommodation service, Clarewood, Neath. Working in a team, you will provide support to a range of young people age 16‑25 who are homeless and aim to gain independence. You will act as a first point of contact and a role model, building positive relationships by helping our young people transition into independent living.

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

• Approachable, patient and a good listener
• Creative, and with a growth mindset to have a go, and learn new skills
• Empathetic & non‑judgemental
• Basic IT proficiency with MS/Internet
• A confident decision maker and team player
• Resilient
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations

Our young people may have led traumatic lives and as a result could display a range of complex behaviours and needs. These could include alcohol and substance misuse, poor mental health or learning difficulties, poor experience of careers/education and may have offending behaviour. The scheme provides 24‑hour support for young people to build and develop their skills and confidence.

Part of your role will also include sleep‑in shifts at the scheme, where you will be provided with a secluded area with access to bathroom and kitchen facilities.

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

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Further information about the role, pay and benefits can be found by clicking 'apply now'.