Support Worker

TIFA Life; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TIFA Life, a leading provider of supported accommodation, is hiring multiple Support Workers across South Wales. The role focuses on empowering vulnerable young individuals by promoting independence and helping them develop essential life skills. Successful applicants will engage in key working, safeguarding, and collaborative efforts with partner agencies to aid in residents' transitions toward independent living.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people (care leavers or UASC preferred).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and develop life skills like cooking and budgeting.
• Support access to education, training, and employment.
• Perform key working and safeguarding duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Direct message the job poster from TIFA Life

Property specialist providing supported accommodation to local authorities and offering consultancy

Company Description

TIFA Life provides high-quality supported accommodation for vulnerable young people across South Wales, including care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), and those at risk of homelessness. We work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to deliver tailored housing and support solutions that empower individuals aged 16+ to transition into independent living. Our properties are designed to promote independence and provide light-touch, flexible support to help residents build the life skills they need for long-term success.


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Role Description

TIFA Life is recruiting for multiple Support Worker roles across South Wales, including Swansea, Cardiff, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Merthyr, and Powys. These are contract-based positions supporting young people in semi-independent accommodation settings. Responsibilities include promoting independence, developing life skills (such as cooking, budgeting, and time management), and supporting access to education, training, and employment. Roles involve key working, safeguarding, risk monitoring, and partnership working with external agencies.


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Qualifications and Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable young people (care leavers or UASC preferred)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and reporting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Empathy, patience, and a trauma-informed approach

Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for most roles)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

• Industries

  Community Services

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