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Very excitingly we have been awarded a new contract by Cardiff Council to provide supported accommodation for to up to 24 young people aged 16/17 who will all be care experienced. We are looking for dynamic, positive, can do Support Assistants to provide these young people with a safe, positive environment where they can flourish.

Role overview:

• A service that is about much more than offering young people 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 offer day-to-day emotional and practical support to motivate and empower young people to gain independence and reach their full potential
• You’ll provide support and advice in line with support plans and as requested by the young person’s keyworker, working collaboratively as part of a team who embrace differences and creative thinking

What do you need to be considered for this role?

• The ability to engage and build strong positive relationships with young people.
• A non-judgemental mind-set and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma
• A forward-thinking, pro-active and resilient attitude
• A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations
• An understanding of care experienced young people and the issues they face.

Reference: LLA907848

Contract: Full Time & Permanent and Part-time and permanent.

Salary: £11,124.50 (part time) £22,249 (full time)

Hours: 47 hrs pw f/t and 23.5 p/t

Location: Cardiff