_{25th October, 2026}

Support Worker Fixed Term Contract
£13.50 - £15.00hr
Cardiff

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for supported accommodation project in Cardiff for young people aged 16-21 who are homeless and moving towards independent living. We are looking for a Support Worker to join their team and help provide a safe, person-centred and trauma-informed service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver key working and 1:1 and group support, creating individual support plans that promote choice and responsibility
• Help young people prepare for independence, including daily living skills, welfare rights, housing options and education, training and employment
• Create positive move-on plans and housing pathways for each young person
• Support Children Looked After and care-experienced young people, working with Cardiff Children’s Services
• Safeguard young people through multi-agency working and attend multi-agency meetings
• Work alongside social workers, health workers, police, criminal justice and housing professionals
• Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment, keeping case notes and outcome data accurate and up to date

About you

• Experience delivering supported accommodation for people with high needs
• Knowledge of the challenges facing homeless people, especially young people
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and legislation relevant to young people
• Experience of person-centred support planning and risk assessment
• Working knowledge of tenancy rights, housing benefit and other welfare benefits
• Experience of advice, advocacy and mediation
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance (or a workable alternative)
• Enhanced DBS check required

If you are interested or would like more information, please get in touch with Neelam/Nathan in Cardiff Office
  

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