Support Worker - Windsor Lodge

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich in Swansea is seeking a residential support worker to assist single, homeless men aged 25+ and help promote independence and a sustainable move-on. You will provide support that enables service users to address housing and personal difficulties, build skills and confidence, and improve ability to maintain future accommodation.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. The charity welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides application support via

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support that enables service users to address housing and personal difficulties, build skills and confidence, and improve ability to maintain future accommodation.
• Assist with housing management to ensure a safe, secure and effective service.

Job description

Hours of Work: Average of 37.5 hours per week following a 6 week rolling rota - shifts consist of: 7-3pm's, 7- 8pm's, 12- 8pm. To cover 2 weekends out of six

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallichwww.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

The project is located in Swansea and works with single, homeless men aged 25+. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on.

Purpose of Role

To provide residential support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’, so it’s likely that support will involve accompanying Service Users initially, in order to familiarise them with an activity or appointment. Support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes. In addition, to assist with the housing management needs of the project ensuring the delivery of a safe, secure and effective service.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464