Night Support Worker - Dinas Fechan

The Wallich; Swansea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich in Swansea is seeking a dedicated night-time worker for a direct access hostel supporting single adults aged 18 and over. The role covers a 37.5-hour week on a 4-week rolling rota with shifts from 19:50 to 08:10, including weekends and bank holidays.

You'll provide a proactive night-time presence, respond to disturbances and emergencies, and assist with lone working and the orchestration of out-of-hours resources. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive night-time presence within Dinas Fechan to promote quiet and peaceful occupation of residents/visitors.
• Respond to disturbances, emergencies and other housing management functions according to procedure and provide ad-hoc support to residents in response to demand.
• Assist with lone working and arrangement of out of hours’ resources.

Skills

Night shift

Emergency response

Housing support

Job description

Hours of Work

Average of 37.5 hours per week covering a 4 week rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays - shift times are 19:50-08:10

Project Description

The project is located in Swansea and is a direct access hostel for 17 single people aged 18 upwards. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on.

Purpose of Role

To provide a proactive night time presence within Dinas Fechan to promote quiet and peaceful occupation of its residents/visitors. To respond to disturbances, emergencies and other housing management functions according to procedure and provide ad-hoc support to residents in response to demand. To assist with the organisations lone working and arrangement of out of hours’ resources.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich www.thewallich.com/about-us

Closing date for this vacancy is 13th October 2026 at 09:00am.

Interview Date: 20th October 2026

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464