Young Persons Support Worker


Company:	Codi Group
Salary:	from £25,877.80 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

A full-time, permanent, Scheme Support Officer in a short term Supported Accommodation scheme in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a Scheme Support Officer role based at our Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service in Merthyr Tydfil. Working alongside the Manager, you'll be part of a dedicated team of Scheme Support Officers and Project Workers, providing 24/7 support to a diverse group of young people.

As part of the team, you'll support young people aged 16-35 with a range of needs. Alongside providing emergency accommodation, the service helps customers build their independence by developing their tenancy management skills and confidence, preparing them for independent living.

Day-to-day duties include:

Building positive relationships and engaging with the young people we support

Delivering workshops on topics such as tenancy management, health and wellbeing

Supporting customers in line with their individual support plans, under the guidance of the Project Worker

Carrying out wellbeing checks and responding to customer needs

Ensuring the building remains safe and secure, including undertaking health and safety checks and maintaining awareness of who is on site

Providing reception cover and administrative support when required

Managing challenging situations and responding calmly and appropriately to changing circumstances

Supporting customers with any additional needs they may have, helping them work towards their goals and greater independence

Essential requirements

Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential. A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations Full list of duties and can found on the Job description. If you would like to learn more about us, the role, our benefits & more. Please click 'Apply Now'.

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