Peripatetic Support Worker - Swansea Substance Misuse

The Wallich; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich seeks a dedicated support worker for their Swansea Substance Misuse Services. This role involves working with alcohol-dependent clients, providing residential support, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with substance use, a driving license, and a commitment to empowering service users.

Qualifications

• Experience working with alcohol-dependent clients is advantageous.
• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support to clients with alcohol dependency.
• Assist clients in managing housing and personal difficulties.
• Empower clients to improve their control and understanding of their issues.

Skills

Experience working with substance use

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Hours of Work: Average of 37.5 hours per week. This is a peripatetic position, so shifts may involve days, evenings, nights, and weekends to cover annual leave, sickness, or vacant roles. The rota will be provided 6 weeks in advance.

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit www.thewallich.com/about-us.

Project Description

The project is located in Swansea and works with long-term street drinkers. It provides residential support aimed at meeting individuals’ needs, promoting independence, and enabling sustainable move-on. Funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant, it aligns with the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework, which focuses on:

• Promoting Personal and Community Safety
• Promoting Independence and Control
• Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control
• Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Purpose of Role

Within our Swansea Substance Misuse Services at Swansea Shoreline, you will work directly with clients who are alcohol-dependent through harm reduction, some of whom may also be under the influence of illicit substances. Experience working with substance use is advantageous but full training will be provided.

You will offer residential support that enables Service Users to address housing and personal difficulties, build skills and confidence, and improve their ability to maintain future accommodation. The support will be empowering, focusing on 'doing with' rather than 'doing for,' often involving accompanying Service Users initially to familiarize them with activities or appointments. The role aims to help individuals improve their control, understanding, and involvement in managing their issues, helping them achieve their preferred outcomes. Additionally, you will assist with housing management to ensure a safe, secure, and effective service.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Driving Licence, business insurance, and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role, and you must have these on each shift.

We are not utilizing agency staff for this role, and kindly ask agencies not to approach us regarding this vacancy.

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for applications is 16th June 2025 at 09:00 am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to be considered.

At The Wallich, we are committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to be the best community we can be. We are continuously evolving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need support with your application or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464.