Housing Support Worker

BRC Jobs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

BRC Jobs is recruiting a Housing Support Worker in Cardiff to support young people facing homelessness. The role involves day shifts (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00) and working under a long-standing manager with training provided. This temporary position offers opportunity to develop skills and progress within the service.

The successful candidate will bring empathy, recent housing sector experience, and strong communication to engage effectively with clients and agencies. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuine commitment to helping young people.
• Recent experience in housing and support sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and agencies.
• Knowledge of housing options, local resources, and relevant legislation.
• Empathy, resilience and non-judgemental approach to support vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people and provide emotional support.
• Develop and implement personalised support plans.
• Offer practical guidance on independent living skills and education opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team to create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Support tenancy management and budgeting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Housing Support Worker

LOCATION: Cardiff

DURATION: Temporary

HOURS: Mon - Fri (09:00 - 17:00)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? If so, a dedicated charity in Cardiff is seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join their team as Housing Support Worker for a young adult’s service in.

As a Young Persons Housing Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to young people facing homelessness.

Responsibilities include:

• Building trusting relationships with young people and providing emotional support
• Assisting in the development and implementation of personalised support plans
• Offering practical guidance on independent living skills and educational opportunities
• Collaborating with a dedicated team to create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Supporting individuals with tenancy management and budgeting.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.
• They will also hold recent experience in the housing and support sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients and agencies.
• Knowledge of housing options, local resources, and relevant legislation.
• Empathy, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach to support vulnerable individuals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to progress further within the service and have a truly rewarding future as a support worker! You will benefit from a competitive salary, working under the expert guidance of a long-standing manager, where expect training will be provided.

In addition, this role involves day shifts per week where you will find plenty of time for your own personal commitments.

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