Residential Support Worker - Aberglasney (22.5 Hours)

The Wallich; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich in Aberystwyth is seeking a residential support worker for the Emergency Assessment Centre. The role provides shelter and helps service users address housing and personal difficulties, with a focus on empowerment and building skills to maintain future accommodation.

The service runs 24/7, accommodating up to 10 people, with DBS enhanced clearance required. The closing date is 6 October 2026 at 09:00, and we reserve the right to close early.

Job description

Hours of Work

22.5 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 08:00am – 20:00pm

Pro Rata'd Salary

£16,097.03

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 The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich www.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

The Emergency Assessment Centre in Aberystwyth accommodates people who are homeless in Ceredigion, providing a safe space for them to live and supporting them to move on to more permanent accommodation as quickly as possible. The property is staffed 24/7 and accommodates up to 10 people at any one time in single bedrooms with shared cooking and bathroom facilities. The service is jointly funded by Ceredigion County Council and the Welsh Government’s Housing Support Grant.

Purpose of Role

To provide residential support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’, so it’s likely that support will involve accompanying Service Users initially, in order to familiarise them with an activity or appointment. Support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes. In addition, to assist with the housing management needs of the project ensuring the delivery of a safe, secure and effective service.

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.

Closing date for this vacancy is 6th October 2026 at 09:00am.

The Wallich are shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they are received and 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