Support Worker – Young People (16+)
Location: Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
Contract: 9th April 2025 – 24 Weeks (Ending Approx. 24th September 2025)
Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday–Friday (Times TBC)
Pay: £13.93–£17.21/hour + agency support benefits

Are you passionate about empowering young people as they transition from care? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Support Worker in Merthyr Tydfil and make a lasting impact over a 24-week contract. With 8 positions available, earn £13.93–£17.21/hour, support care leavers aged 16+, and work with a leading Welsh agency that’s committed to your success.

Why This Role?
Empower Youth: Support young people aged 16+ as they prepare to leave care, helping them build independent lives.
Advocate for Change: Act as a personal advisor, ensuring tailored pathway plans meet their unique needs.
Community Focus: Work in Merthyr Tydfil, fostering life skills, relationships, and opportunities for care leavers.
Welsh Pride: Serve your local community with an agency dedicated to Wales’ future.

What You’ll Do:
Provide needs-led support to young people, helping them transition from care with sensitivity and equality.
Act as a personal advisor, creating and reviewing pathway plans for those over 18, ensuring clear objectives.
Assess and support their health, education, and financial needs, including managing allowances and payments.
Offer direct support with independent living, education, training, and income maximisation.
Build positive relationships, coordinate family time, and promote life skills through individual and group sessions.

What We’re Looking For:
Skills: Strong communication, advocacy, and assessment skills, with a focus on young people’s needs.
Qualities: Empathetic, flexible, and committed to supporting care leavers in a mobile role.
Experience: 2+ years of relevant work history with references.
Qualifications: Social Care Wales registration, valid DBS check, and eligibility to work in the UK.
Bonus Points: Experience with pathway plans, financial assessments, or supporting young people post-care.

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:
Local Expertise: We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter.
Seamless Support: From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care.
Great Rates: Earn £13.93–£17.21/hour with the flexibility of a temporary contract.

Ready to Apply?
We’re hiring for 8 Support Worker roles starting 9th April 2025, offering 37 hours/week over 24 weeks in Merthyr Tydfil. If you’re ready to empower young care leavers, send your CV, 2 years of references, and proof of Social Care Wales registration to us but act fast—applications close soon!