Support Worker – Supported Housing

Vetro Recruitment; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sleep-in enhancements

Training & development

Supportive team

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Support Worker - Supported Housing in Tonypandy to provide social, emotional, and practical support to adults with mental health and trauma-related needs within a housing setting. The role offers a flexible rota including evenings and weekends.

You will assess needs, develop personalised support plans, liaise with external agencies, maintain records, and support independence. NVQ 3 or equivalent, driving licence, Welsh language desirable; access to sleep-in pay

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Welsh language ability desirable.
• IT skills including word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and developing personalised support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting service users to access information, advice, and community resources to promote independence.
• Liaising with external agencies and participating in joint case reviews to ensure comprehensive support.
• Maintaining accurate records of support provided, including risk assessments and support reviews.
• Providing ongoing support and mentoring to empower individuals and promote recovery.

Skills

Experience in mental health support

Driving licence

Welsh language (desirable)

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Word processing

Database use

Job description

Support Worker - Supported Housing

Location: Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Salary: £28,576.60 based on a 34-hour working week and 8 sleep-in shifts a month.

Employment Type: Full-Time

An established organisation within the health and social care sector is seeking a Support Worker - Supported Housing to join their team in Tonypandy. This role involves providing vital social, emotional, and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health and trauma-related issues, within a supportive housing environment. The position offers a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts, with competitive pay enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and developing personalised support plans tailored to individual needs
• Supporting service users to access information, advice, and community resources to promote independence
• Liaising with external agencies and participating in joint case reviews to ensure comprehensive support
• Maintaining accurate records of support provided, including risk assessments and support reviews
• Providing ongoing support and mentoring to empower individuals and promote recovery

Requirements & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience working with individuals affected by mental health issues, preferably in community or supported housing settings
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (desirable)
• IT skills, including basic word processing and database use

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Additional payments for sleep-ins, unsociable hours, and bank holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team environment within a well-established organisation

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.