Floating Support Worker

7 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Wilton House Services Full time

We are actively seeking a Senior Floating support worker to work with a national homelessness charity in Swansea that supports people experiencing challenges with their mental health and lifestyle choices.

The organisation provides support to individuals to develop life skills so they can maintain a tenancy within the community

**PLEASE NOTE - ESSENTIAL: MUST BE A DRIVER WITH OWN VEHICLE FOR THIS ROLE**

**Overview**:

- Title: Senior Floating Support Worker
- Proven track record of caseload management essential for this role -Location: Swansea (Driving license & own vehicle essential)
- Job Type: Long-term booking
- Shifts type: Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700 - 40 hrs per week
- Pay: £12.25 per hour inc holiday pay
- Immediate start available

**Benefits**:

- Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
- Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
- Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
- Support from a specialist consultant
- Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM) -Agency worker of the month prize £50
- Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter

**The role**:
What you’ll be doing as a Senior Floating support worker

You will be responsible for providing social, emotional, and practical support to people experiencing challenges with their mental health and emotional well-being that could impact their ability to maintain a stable tenancy.

Additionally, you will provide practical support regarding benefits & claims, housing options and third-party agencies.

What you’ll need to be successful as a Senior Floating support worker

Experience as a supported housing support worker and knowledge of current welfare and housing benefits.

Required experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training:

- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and relationship-based approaches.
- Proven track record in caseload management & working knowledge of current benefits system
- Experience working within the mental health sector, social care sector and/or supporting people experiencing emotional distress.
- Experience involving people accessing services in the design and development of the services they used with a strong focus on listening to people with lived experiences.
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of safeguarding for adults.
- Self-awareness and willingness to engage in reflective practice and ongoing personal development.

Interested? If you think you’re right for this Senior Floating support worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: From £12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 48 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Swansea, Swansea (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Swansea, Swansea: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



  • Swansea, United Kingdom 1st Impression (Wales) LTD Full time

    How does taking on a new challenge within the housing sector sound? Ready to tackle housing challenges head-on? If yes then this role may be perfect for you! We are actively seeking a Senior Floating support worker to work with a national homelessness charity in Swansea that supports people experiencing challenges with their mental health and lifestyle...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom BRCJOBS Full time

    **FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER** **Location: Swansea** **Duration: temporary and permanent** **Hours: Full time and part time** **Salary: £11 - £12.50 per hour** **Are you passionate, dedicated, and motivated Housing Support Worker seeking their next rewarding and unique challenge?** **If so, BRC are working in partnership with a national mental health...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Archer Interpreting LTD Full time

    **NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - JUST A PASSION FOR MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE!!!** I have a fantastic opportunity for a Floating Support Worker to join a national charity that focuses on making a real difference in people’s lives, providing round the clock care and support to adults with learning disabilities in the community. **Salary**: £21,284 - £21,630...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    **Step-Down is an 8 bed unit comprising of two houses**: Ty Gwanwyn has 5 beds and is staffed 24/7, Carreg Sarn has 3 beds and is floating support by day and staffed by night. The aim of Step-Down to to assess and promote independent living skills, positive risk taking and relapse prevention for our patients. The role of the healthcare support worker is to...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    Do you want to finish your day knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life? You can as a Support Worker working at Walsingham Support. If you want the satisfaction of helping our disabled service users live rewarding and fulfilled lives in their own homes, then we want to hear from you. This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    Do you want to finish your day knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life? You can as a Support Worker working at Walsingham Support. If you want the satisfaction of helping our disabled service users live rewarding and fulfilled lives in their own homes, then we want to hear from you. This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Walsingham Support are a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about helping others to reach their full potential?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Our Fuller Street service delivers support to 6 adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other health needs. You will be working within the service to help the people we support with activities, hobbies, socialising and maintaining...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about helping others to reach their full potential?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Walsingham Support are a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs across England and Wales since 1986. We pride ourselves on putting the individuals we support at the...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **_Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?_** - _Then we have the job for you! _ Walsingham Support are a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Cae Banc is a 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quite cul-de-sac in Sketty. The service supports 2 males and a...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about helping others to reach their full potential?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Meadowcroft is a detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The home supports 4 individuals aged 43 to 62, with Epilepsy, Autism and some mobility needs. The home consists of 4 bedrooms, a large living room, fully fitted...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Cae Banc is a 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quite cul-de-sac in Sketty. The service supports 2 males and...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about helping others to reach their full potential?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Meadowcroft is a detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The home supports 4 individuals aged 43 to 62, with Epilepsy, Autism and some mobility needs. The home consists of 4 bedrooms, a large living room, fully fitted...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about helping others to reach their full potential?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Meadowcroft is a detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The home supports 4 individuals aged 43 to 62, with Epilepsy, Autism and some mobility needs. The home consists of 4 bedrooms, a large living room, fully fitted...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Cae Banc is a 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quite cul-de-sac in Sketty. The service supports 2 males and a...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Cae Banc is a 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quite cul-de-sac in Sketty. The service supports 2 males and...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Building Recruitment Company Full time

    Are you an experienced support professional who would relish an opportunity to work for a leading charity? If so, BRC have a temporary role available in Swansea for a Floating Support Worker to start in in July. Your potential employer has successfully provided a wide range of support services to various clients with mental health issues over the past 20...

  • Housing Support Worker

    2 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Are you the kind of person who can connect with and understand young people? What about those who have been through homelessness? Do you have access to a vehicle? What about your experience of tenancy related support? We are looking for two community based Floating Support Worker for the Swansea area. What will you do? Complete assessment of support...

  • Bank Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

    **Do you want to finish your day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference to someone’s life? Are you passionate about helping others to achieve their goals - not matter how big or small?** **Then we have the job for you!** **About us** Walsingham Support are a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries...