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Support Officer (Permanent Contract)

Neath Port Talbot

Full-time (35 hours) per week

Salary £24,400 (from 1st April)

(Previous Applicants need not apply)

Due to service development, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual, with at least 2 years’ experience of supporting young people.  You will be accountable for a case load of young people (some with complex needs), that are accommodated within Dewis and deliver housing related support to meet their individual needs.

We deliver trauma-informed, outcome-focussed support and guidance and aim to create a safe and secure environment for the young people we support. As a Support Officer you will:-

• Forge strong, trusting relationships.
• Foster independent living skills and tenancy management.
• Promote active participation within our service and the community.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, flexible and be able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, including transition and move-on, for the young people we support, in line with our organisational values.  You will also be able to   work positively with our partners, prioritise your workload and work closely with our Outreach and on-site Support Workers, giving appropriate direction when required.

Being on-call on a rota basis is a requirement of the job role and an additional payment is made for this.

Please Note

Dewis is an equal opportunities employer and our organisational values underpin how we support our young people and how we work as a staff team.

All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosures from the Disclosure Barring Service

Ready to make an impact?

Please email mail@dewishousing.org to request an Application Form which will need to be completed and returned by midday on Monday 24th March 2025. Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 31st March; please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Outreach Support Worker (Permanent Contract)

Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend

Full-time (35 hours) per week

Salary: £22,332 (from 1st April 2025)

(Previous Applicants need not apply)

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals, with at least 1 years’ experience of supporting young people, to join us as a Young Person's Outreach Support Worker delivering trauma-informed, outcome-focussed housing-related support and guidance to the young people accommodated within Dewis.

As a vital member of our Support Team, you will work closely with our Support Officers,  taking direction and working flexibly to provide essential support for our young people; this can involve some occasional onsite, weekend and/or evening work to meet their individual needs.

At Dewis we aim to create a safe and secure environment for the young people we support and, as an Outreach Support Worker, you will:-

• Forge strong, trusting relationships.
• Promote independent living skills and tenancy management.
• Promote active participation within our service and the community
• Be flexible and approachable
• Support our On-Call Team as required providing cover or outreach support

Please Note

Dewis is an equal opportunities employer and our organisational values underpin how we support our young people and how we work as a staff team.

All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosures from the Disclosure Barring Service.

Ready to make an impact?

Please email mail@dewishousing.org to request an Application Form which will need to be completed and returned by midday on Monday 24th March 2025. Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 31st March; please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Casual Support Worker

£12.21 per hour (from 1st April 2025)

(NOTE: We no longer accept agency referrals or consider applicants who have been introduced to us via agency)

We are always looking to enhance our team of Casual Support Workers, particularly to support our continually expanding 24hr staffed housing provisions based in both Port Talbot and Bridgend.

If you think this is for you please send an email to mail@dewishousing.org to request an Application Form for completion and return.