Assistant Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Cardiff has been awarded a contract to support 106 young people experiencing homelessness. Working hours are 24 per week, with shifts including weekends.

As an Assistant Support Worker you will deliver a high quality programme of support that promotes client choice and control, address clients’ needs, and help them make positive life choices. You will empower them to live more independently and may work across Ty Diogel and Colum Road sites as required.

Qualifications

• Respect, compassion and motivation are essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Office) and adaptability.
• Commitment and flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality programme of support promoting client choice and control.
• Address clients' support needs and enable positive life choices.
• Empower clients to lead more sustainable, independent lives.
• Work across sites (Ty Diogel and Colum Road) as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£13.72 to £13.72 per hour, 13.72 - 13.72

Contract Type:

Permanent

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/09/2026

About this job

Working hours: 24 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedThe Salvation Army has been awarded a contract in Cardiff to support 106 young people in Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness.

The contract works within a psychologically informed framework that includes delivering zero evictions within the lifehouses and offering post resettlement support to allow the young person to positively settle and move into independent living.Key Responsibilities: The role of Assistant Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.

As a motivated and dynamic Assistant Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.

You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:RespectCompassionMotivationGood verbal and written communication skillsGood Computer skillsCommitmentFlexibilityWork shifts, unsociable hours, weekend workPlease note: This role will involve some adhoc working across other sites at Ty Diogel and Colum Road.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced with the barred list adulut workforce DBS Disclosure) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

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