Family Mediation Worker - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Moxie People

Moxie People
Moxie People
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Want to work on a project that's focussed on early intervention for young people who are most at risk of homelessness in Cardiff?

There are two part time positions available 28 hours and 21 hours per week.
How about working with their families to enable the young person to remain in the family home, improve future life chances and prevent possible homelessness?


This project is just that, a local authority initiative that brings together multiple organisations; including, charities, housing associations, social services and more.


What will you do?

  • Work with families and young people to improve communication and provide a mediation service
  • Partner with social services, schools and other support organisations to ensure a cohesive approach
  • Receive and process new referrals from the local authority, and other sources
  • To work in a psychologically and trauma informed way with all parties, showing kindness and compassion
  • Maintain clear and accurate case notes on the internal IT system
  • Encourage young people to take an active part in the service
  • Work with 13 to 24 years olds across Torfaen

What will you need?

  • Experience working with vulnerable young people
  • An excellent understanding of family mediation and its role in promoting healthy family functions
  • Able to mediate between young people and their parents/guardians and support network
  • A working knowledge of current legislation affecting young people
  • Knowledge of homelessness and housing issues in Wales
  • Able to work with a team, other organisations and the wider support network in Cardiff
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A UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle

What will you get?

  • Salary of £21,702 per year + holidays, pension etc (Pro rata for part time)
  • 45p per mile travel expenses for work mileage
  • Long term positions
  • Part time (28 or 21 hours depending on the position)
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • The opportunity to work for an amazing charity on an essential project


Is this something that speaks to you? Do you want to get involved? If you have the skills and experience needed for the role, we would like to speak with you.


Please note:
This is a mobile role, across the Cardiff area


THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE

Job Types:
Permanent, Part-time


Salary:
£21,702.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

Young People Support: 1 year (required)
Homelessness Support: 1 year (preferred)

  • Working with families: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Licence and access to a vehicle for work (required)

Work Location:
One location
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