Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people entrenched in homelessness? Are you a resilient character, who has a background in support work, and strong communication skills?

If so, you're in luck. Moxie People is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Housing Support Worker for a full-time, 6-month temporary contract for a Wales-based and highly respected homelessness charity.

The important bits…

• Job Title: Housing Support Worker
• Salary: £12.28 per hour + £1.79 holiday pay (weekly pay: £491 / monthly pay: £2,129)
• Location: Merthyr Tydfil
• Contract: 6 months + (initially until early 2025, with the potential to extend or even become permanent)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am-5pm, with some flexibility)
• Start Date: Late June 2024

Why join this awesome charity?

• Make a tangible impact in the lives of those entrenched in homelessness.
• A competitive salary
• Be part of a supportive team dedicated to transforming lives.
• Opportunity for career growth and potential for permanent employment.
• Engage in rewarding and meaningful work every day.

Your role as a Housing Support Worker…

• Support a team of senior support workers with home visits and outreach work to support people in a trauma-informed way.
• Build meaningful relationships with people who have experienced ACES, homelessness, substance misuse and prison.
• Help clients navigate housing and non-housing appointments and assist with form-filling and benefit applications.
• Support a range of in-house programs designed to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
• Aid in finding and setting up accommodation, including sourcing furniture and equipment.
• Help people to develop the life skills and confidence to live independently, including budgeting, personal wellbeing and hygiene, food shops, booking appointments etc.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the preparation of case and statistical reports.
• Empower people to attend social activities and community events, food shops, job centre appointments, etc.

What you'll need to be successful…

• A passion for supporting vulnerable clients to achieve positive life changes.
• Experience delivering excellent front-line support in mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, housing-related support, criminal justice or supported living.
• A good understanding of benefits
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Empathy and compassion towards those people who are experiencing homelessness and substance misuse.
• Resilience, to go on a journey with vulnerable people - supporting them through the highs and lows.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now via Moxie People and let's work to create positive change in the Merthyr Tydfil community together.

For more information, please contact Rich Thomas at Moxie People for a friendly chat.