Senior Support Worker - Ceredigion Residential

The Wallich; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich in Wales is seeking a dedicated Supported Living Worker to join our Aberystwyth team. You will coordinate and provide practical and emotional support to residents, helping them address housing and personal difficulties while promoting independence. This 37.5-hour position operates on a 3 on/3 off pattern, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

You will assist with housing management and strive to deliver a safe, empowering service. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide practical and emotional support to residents to address housing and personal difficulties.
• Assist with housing management to deliver a safe, empowering service.

Job description

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week following a 3 on 3 off work pattern- shifts include evenings and weekends.

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 projects operate in Aberystwyth working with individuals with a range of complex support needs. 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

You will coordinate and provide support that enables and empowers people to address housing and personal difficulties. Working with residents experiencing homelessness you will help them to build their confidence and improve their ability to maintain current or future accommodation.

The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for.’ Your support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, to achieve their goals.

You will also assist with the housing management needs of the project to deliver a safe, secure and effective service.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date for this vacancy is 2nd December 2026 at 09:00am.

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. 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