Community Support Worker in Bridgend

Job description

Support Worker for Young People

Across South Wales - Community Based

£23,809 - £29,659.50PA plus additional overtime!

Brook Street are recruiting for a Leaving Care Support Worker with prior experience and full UK driving licence (essential) for our client based in South Wales.

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in assisting young people, helping them develop independence and navigate the transition into adulthood. You’ll take a holistic approach to empower them towards independent living. Your support will be instrumental in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive as independent young adults.

ESSENTIALS:

A FULL UK driving licence and access to own vehicle and willingness to travel (services from Neath to Cheptstow)

A minimum of 1-year previous experience working with young people.

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People ) – Desirable

Responsibilities:

Act as a positive role model for the young people

Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people

Assisting in identifying and accessing educational or employment opportunities

Helping young people sustain and manage their tenancies

Supporting participation in workshops focused on life skills such as budgeting, cleaning, cooking, and paying bills, all aimed at fostering independence

Assisting young people in connecting with appropriate external support services

Encouraging and promoting healthy, positive relationships

Involving young people in social and community-based activities

Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation

Serving as a positive and consistent role model

Develop and maintain good working relationships

Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when requires

Maintain high standards of report writing and other paperwork where required

Attend meetings and training

Shifts: Scheduled 2 weeks in advance - 8hrs/ 10hrs/ 12hrs and Nights.

This rewarding role is with an excellent organisation who value their staff and provide and promote training opportunities to further your skill set and knowledge!

BENEFITS:

OVERTIME AVAILABLE

45p per mile mileage allowance

24/7 support from the on-call system

Paid induction

Free ongoing training

Professional development

Casual Dress

Company pension

Referral programme

Apply online or call Hannah on 02920224755

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bridgend

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English