Waking Nights Support Specialist — Trauma-Informed Care

Taff Housing; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Clinical supervision

Training and learning opportunities

Job summary

Ty Parc in Abergavenny is inviting applications for a Support Assistant to join our new supported accommodation project. Working waking nights with five care-experienced young people aged 16+, you will help maintain safety, wellbeing and progress toward independence.

We value trauma-informed practice, positive relationships and person-centred support. You’ll receive training, supervision and opportunities to develop your skills within a welcoming, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supported housing, leaving care, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to support.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Ability to work waking night shifts and stay calm under pressure.
• Understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people aged 16+ during waking nights.
• Work on a two weekly rolling pattern with colleagues.
• Build positive relationships to help residents move towards independence.
• Follow service plans and safety/risk plans to maintain project safety.

Skills

Experience in supported housing

Trauma-informed approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Wales Act 2014 understanding

Night shift experience

Teamwork

Workshop delivery

Conflict resolution

Behaviour management

Job description

Ty Parc in Abergavenny is inviting applications for a Support Assistant to join our new supported accommodation project. Working waking nights with five care-experienced young people aged 16+, you will help maintain safety, wellbeing and progress toward independence.

We value trauma-informed practice, positive relationships and person-centred support. You’ll receive training, supervision and opportunities to develop your skills within a welcoming, inclusive team.