Housing Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Merthyr Tydfil to support adults in a specialist housing setting. You will help clients build stability, independence, and safer daily routines through person-centred care and practical support.

The role requires Enhanced DBS and experience in related health and social care fields. Flexible hours and rota participation are expected, with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check and commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Relevant experience in supported housing, homelessness services, social care, mental health, or substance misuse support.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work a rota (including days/nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Support residents to maintain a safe, respectful shared living environment and follow house rules.
• Provide practical and emotional support using a person-centred approach.
• Record and report concerns, follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures, liaise with internal teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Person-centred approach

Flexible working

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Housing Support Worker

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47

Salary: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay)

Employment Type: Contract (flexible hours) / Temporary

Job Description

Housing Support Worker opportunities are available in Merthyr Tydfil, supporting adults within a specialist supported housing setting. This role is ideal if you enjoy a hands-on, person-centred environment where your work directly helps people to build stability, independence, and safer daily routines. Our client provides structured support for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and/or recovery from substance misuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to maintain a safe, respectful shared living environment, following house rules and promoting positive routines
• Delivering practical and emotional support using a person-centred approach (including guidance with day-to-day living skills and signposting to relevant services)
• Recording and reporting concerns appropriately, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures, and working collaboratively with internal teams to meet individual needs

Requirements & Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check and a clear commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Relevant experience in supported housing, homelessness services, social care, mental health, or substance misuse support (paid or substantial voluntary)
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work a rota (including days/nights/weekends as required); NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health & Social Care is desirable

Benefits & Work Environment

• £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) with flexible working patterns
• Training and development support within a supportive team culture, with opportunities to progress

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.