Support Worker (Housing)

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to provide essential floating support services in the Vale of Glamorgan. This rewarding full-time role involves working closely with individuals facing diverse challenges, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. You will play a crucial role in fostering independence and maintaining tenancies, all while collaborating with local networks. The organization values personal growth and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, making it an excellent place to advance your career while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and training

Employee assistance programs

Shopping discounts

Family-friendly organization

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• Good understanding of service users' changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, psychologically informed support services.
• Collaborate with agencies to help individuals develop independent living skills.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Housing Benefits

Experience with Diverse Needs

Education

Qualification in Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Housing), Vale of Glamorgan

Client: Hafod

Location: Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a92cbf383765

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

We currently have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Housing Support Worker to join our team within the Esgyn Service in the Vale of Glamorgan. This service provides housing-related floating support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, developmental disorders, low-level mental health issues, or physical disabilities.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

This role involves delivering a personalized, psychologically informed service tailored to our service users' needs. You will collaborate with relevant agencies and local networks to support individuals in developing independent living skills, maintaining tenancies, and reaching their potential.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience supporting individuals with diverse needs, a good understanding of the changing needs of service users, and knowledge of the Housing Benefits system. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build supportive relationships are essential. A qualification in Social Care or a related discipline is desirable but not mandatory. A full, current driving license and access to a vehicle are required.

Benefits

• Pay rate of £12.55 per hour
• Fully paid induction and training
• Employee assistance and well-being programs available 24/7
• Shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
• Family-friendly organization
• Development opportunities with our Learning and Development Team

We offer a range of learning and development programs to support your career growth, from technical training to leadership development.

Our Behaviours

Our Behaviours guide our work, growth, and impact. To learn more, please see the Hafod Behaviours Framework attached.