Job Description

Location:

Newtown, Llandrindod Wells & Brecon.

Important Information for Potential Relief Applicants


If you currently work or you have worked in the last 6 months in a Llamau Project via an Agency; before you can apply for relief there

MUST

be a gap of

6 months

since you last covered a shift via an agency.


PLEASE NOTE, you also need to consider that many of our supported environments require lone working, with a large number working to a 24-hour shift pattern; so ideally, we are looking for applicants who are eligible to work at least

24 hours a week.

The Vacancy

Have you ever considered joining Llamau's Relief Bank of Workers in Powys?


Llamau is now working in Powys (Brecon, Llandrindod Wells and Newtown) providing supported housing for young people aged 16+.

Does this sound like you?

"I can engage and build strong relationships with people."



"I have a non-judgemental mind-set with an understanding of the impact the many kinds of trauma can have on a person."



"I'm forward-thinking with a resilient attitude."



"I like to find positive solutions to barriers and setbacks faced."



"I can remain calm and collected in challenging situations."

It does, then read on

..........

As a Relief Worker, you would be working in Young People's Services..



Relief can be a great way of finding out if you have what it takes to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable & socially marginalised people in Wales.



A relief role means you can work around your existing commitments whilst gaining experience of working with the people we support, developing your skills in one or many of our psychologically informed supported housing environments?



Before you go it alone, your relief induction is tailored with the Project Manager to develop the skills & confidence to successfully lone work, including relevant training & shadowing experiences into the service and project where you would be working.



Llamau is ever expanding, we have a large & varied workforce with plenty of opportunities for career development, with many cutting their teeth as relief, before gaining a permanent role.

Your role would involve:

Maintaining the safety & security of the project & the people living there; ensuring the expected standards of maintenance & cleanliness are met.


Opportunities to engage, build professional, trusting & respectful relationships with the people we support.


Excellent communication amongst the team & relevant partner agencies, recording & reporting all work as per procedure.


Advocating on behalf of the people we support with statutory services, including Social Services, Health & Emergency Services.


Please Note

Shifts are offered to both existing staff & relief workers, some shifts are booked slightly in advance

(existing vacancies, holidays)

, whilst others are for immediate cover purposes

(sickness/emergencies)

.

Day shifts are normally 9.30-5pm, you will be paid an hourly rate of 14.12



Sleep - Over shifts are normally 4.45pm - 9.45am, you will be paid 181.21 per shift



A 15 minute hand-over period is included for staff cross-over.



Alternatively if you want to know even more before you apply please email relief@llamau.org.uk to arrange a chat with the Relief Co-ordinator.


At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality.


30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness.


Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter.


That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures.