One full-time Scheme Support Officer in a Supported Accommodation Scheme in Merthyr Tydfil. You will be required to work days, evenings, nights & bank holidays on a rolling rota.
About the role
This is a Scheme Support Officer role based in our 10-bed Supported Accommodation Service, Garth Villas, Merthyr Tydfil. Alongside the Service Manager we have a team of Project Workers & Scheme Support Officers, with the service being crucial within the community to tackle homelessness.
Working alongside the Project Workers, you will provide support to individuals who are homeless with a range of different behaviours & personalities. The customers may be facing various needs such as – Alcohol/substance misuse, mental health, anti-social behaviour and offending. The service gives customers an opportunity to engage in support, and gain independence in preparation to manage & sustain a future tenancy.
Skills and Experience Needed
Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential.
More important are;
- A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
- An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives
- A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
- Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Full list of duties and can found on the Job description.
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Pay: £25,877.80 per year
Work Location: In person
