Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Cardiff is seeking a Support Worker to join a psychologically informed programme supporting homeless young people. The role is 30 hours per week, with shift work including evenings, weekends and on call.

You will address client needs, promote choice and independence, and collaborate across multiple lifehouses. A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent is essential, and you must have the right to work in the UK with a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Respect, compassion, motivation, and effective communication.
• Good computer skills and commitment to flexible shifts.
• Willingness to work across multiple lifehouses in Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality programme of support promoting client choice and control.
• Address clients' support needs and empower sustainable life choices.
• Work across three lifehouses in Cardiff and be prepared for lone-working scenarios.

Skills

Respect

Compassion

Motivation

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Commitment

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

£14.16 to £14.16 per hour, 14.16 - 14.16

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

09/09/2026

About this job

Working hours: 30 hours per week (Shift work, including evenings, weekends and on call)Interview Date: To be confirmedThe Salvation Army has been awarded a contract in Cardiff to support 106 young people in Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness.

The contract works within a psychologically informed framework that includes delivering zero evictions within the lifehouses and offering post resettlement support to allow the young person to positively settle and move into independent living.Key Responsibilities: The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.

As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.

You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:RespectCompassionMotivationGood verbal and written communication skillsGood Computer skillsCommitmentFlexibilityWork shifts, unsociable hours, weekend workA Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) in a related field, or a willingness to work towards it, is essentialPlease note: We have three lifehouses in Cardiff, the successful candidate will be expected to work across all sites if necessary.

There is an element of lone working at Ty Diogel. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced with the barred list Adult Workforce DBS Disclosure) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

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