Young Person Support Worker - Ty Mor & Glyn Cynffig

Are you motivated, and committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people who have experienced trauma in their childhoods?

Are you looking to develop a career in social care and the opportunity to achieve qualifications?

Do you have good values, are outgoing with a fun loving and confident personality and the ability to work independently and as part of a team?

We provide a range of care and support services, and you will play a vital role helping people to live as independently as possible in their own homes in our communities.

Experience is welcome, but not needed; we believe it is who you are as a person and the difference you can make that is important. Whether you are new to the role or have supported family or friends previously, we want to hear from you; all we ask is that you have a passion to make positive changes to people's lives.

If you'd like to help us make a difference this is what we can offer you: -

Competitive salary ranging from £13.69 - £18.25 per hour (Bank Holiday rate £27.38)

Mileage allowance for work related travel

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme

Fully funded and supported qualifications - QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care (if not already achieved) and paid Social Care Worker Registration

Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression. Bespoke training and ongoing support in Applied Behavioural Analysis

Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7 / 365days a year for counselling, advice, and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.

Multiple staff reward schemes offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street, nationwide and locally.

Access to the Car Benefit Scheme which offers a brand-new lease car, insurance, road tax, replacement tyres, MOT servicing and routine maintenance and breakdown cover for one monthly payment, as well as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Free Welsh language lessons.

Your key responsibilities will include: -

Providing person centred support tailored to individual needs, recognising strengths, capabilities, and desired outcomes. Encouraging people to make informed choices recognising what matters to them in their lives.

Providing support to promote independence with aspects of daily living as identified in individuals care and support plans which may include diet/food preparation, assistance with medication and personal hygiene.

To work as part of a team alongside social workers, therapists, and health colleagues to meet identified outcomes.

Participating in supervision sessions and career development opportunities as agreed with your manager and actively engage in training to maintain your own professional development and registration with Social Care Wales and enhance competency within your role.

To be aware of your responsibilities safeguarding individuals at risk and report any concerns which may place the individual, you, or others at risk.

Bridgend County Borough Council has developed a service in response to the need for additional support, therapeutic interventions, and accommodation for young people (18+) with complex needs. The service assists each individual on their transitional pathway towards developing emotional resilience, independent life and living skills.

The service is specifically aimed to meet the needs of a minimum of four young people aged 18-21 who have complex needs and for whom 'traditional' models of support and housing options are not suitable. We provide accommodation for up to four individuals and outreach support for an agreed period of time following move on.

To learn more about the job role please contact Tracey Jones Service Manager on 01656 815040 or email Tracey.Jones2@bridgend.gov.uk for more information.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working, are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 09 January 2025

Shortlisting Date: 14 January 2025

Interview Date: 22 January 2025

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