Senior Support Worker - Carmarthen Floating Support

The Wallich; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homelessness charity in Wales is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator in Carmarthen. In this role, you will provide floating support to vulnerable adults and young people at risk of homelessness, empowering them to overcome personal challenges and maintain their accommodation. A driving license and vehicle access are essential. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. The charity commits to equity, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide floating support to Service Users.
• Empower individuals to address housing and personal difficulties.
• Assist Service Users in achieving preferred outcomes.

Job description

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility.

About The Wallich

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 operates across Carmarthen working with vulnerable adults and young people who are at risk of homelessness. The project provides housing‑related support within people’s homes or in the community, with the aim of preventing homelessness and increasing independence.

Purpose of Role

To coordinate and provide floating 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 current or future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’ to enable people to improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes.

Requirements

Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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

Closing Date

Closing date for this vacancy is 31st December 2025 at 09:00am. The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.