Senior Outreach & Housing Support Worker – Cardiff

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wallich in Cardiff is seeking a part-time support worker to assist rough sleepers with welfare, housing assessments, benefits access and signposting to health and other services. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays, 07:00–15:00, and is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You will collaborate with Cardiff Council and The Salvation Army to provide practical support that helps service users gain skills, independence and sustainable

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Rough Sleepers with welfare, benefits, housing assessments, accessing health services, clothes bank, food banks and signpost to other Organisations as appropriate.
• Coordinate and provide support that enables and empower Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, needs, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to access and maintain accommodation.
• 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.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

Job description

The Wallich in Cardiff is seeking a part-time support worker to assist rough sleepers with welfare, housing assessments, benefits access and signposting to health and other services. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays, 07:00–15:00, and is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You will collaborate with Cardiff Council and The Salvation Army to provide practical support that helps service users gain skills, independence and sustainable