Senior Support Worker - Ceredigion Residential

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week following a 3 on 3 off work pattern; shifts include evenings and weekends. There is also a 21.5 hour contract available. If this is of interest, please specify in your cover letter. Salary will be pro rata for this role.

About The Wallich

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our work to support people across the country, The Wallich website provides further details.

Project Description

The projects operate in Aberystwyth working with individuals with a range of complex support needs. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on. The project is funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and is required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:

• Promoting Personal and Community Safety
• Promoting Independence and Control
• Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control
• Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Purpose of Role

To coordinate and 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 current or future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will “do with” rather than “do for” to enable people to 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 meet 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.

Previous applicant need not apply.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

Application Guidance

Follow the information in this description when completing your CV and cover letter.

Closing and Recruitment

Closing date for this vacancy is 15th September 2025 at 09:00am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At The Wallich, we are committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464.