Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newtown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Newtown, Powys. Salary £25,020 per year plus a £100 on-call allowance every eight weeks.

Full-time hours, typically 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00. You will support vulnerable young people who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, or time in care, building positive relationships and delivering support plans and key-working sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, resilient, and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Deliver support plans and key-working sessions.
• Support education, employment, training, and independent living.
• Help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Complete risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Work alongside housing, social care, and other partner agencies.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or

Job description

£25,020 to £25,020 per year, plus on-call allowance

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/10/2026

About this job

Support Worker Location: Newtown, Powys Salary: £25,020 + £100 On-Call Allowance (every 8 weeks) Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Working Hours: Typically, 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00 Want a role where you genuinely change lives?

We're looking for a compassionate Support Worker to support vulnerable young people who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, family breakdown, or time in care.

What you'll do: Build positive relationships with young people.

Deliver support plans and key-working sessions.

Support education, employment, training, and independent living.

Help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.

Complete risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Work alongside housing, social care, and other partner agencies.

What we're looking for: Experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults.

Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed support.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Positive, resilient, and flexible approach.

Benefits: £25,020 salary. £100 on-call allowance (every 8 weeks). Monday to Friday working pattern.

Ongoing training and development.

Supportive team environment.

Career progression opportunities.

Meaningful and rewarding work with young people.

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or have transferable experience from youth work, housing, social care, education, or support services, we'd love to hear from you.

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