_{09th October, 2026}

Senior Mental Health Support Worker Fixed Term Contract
£15.41hr including holiday Pay
Swansea
  
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join a supported living service providing both long-term and short-term support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues.
  
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in mental health and supported living who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, develop independence and lead fulfilling lives.
  
You will provide frontline, person-centred support using psychologically informed, trauma-informed and ACE-informed approaches, working alongside individuals to develop their own support plans and achieve positive outcomes.
  
The role will involve:
  

• Providing day-to-day support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues
• Acting as a designated key worker and developing person-centred support plans
• Supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and build independence
• Working in a psychologically informed and trauma-informed way
• Promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of service users
• Supporting individuals to access and maintain suitable accommodation
• Helping people settle into their homes and manage their tenancies, including rent payments
• Supporting individuals with prescribed medication
• Arranging and facilitating support reviews and meetings
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry where required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, care coordinators, families and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate records and following health and safety procedures

  
We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working in supported living
• Experience using psychologically informed approaches
• Experience supporting people to achieve their goals and maintain their tenancies
• An empathetic, diplomatic and proactive approach
• A commitment to promoting dignity, independence, diversity and inclusion
• A willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Enhanced in date DBS
• A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance

  
Interested?
  
Apply with your updated CV or contact Neelam / Nathan at the Cardiff office for more information.
  

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