Night Support Worker - Bridgend Young People's Project (MAC)

Location Bridgend
Job Category: Residential Support Work
Job type: Permanent Role
Salary: £25,164.50 per annum
Contact name: Shogun-Li Thomas

Contact email: li.thomas@thewallich.net
Job ref: 008985
Published: 2 days ago

Hours of Work:  Average of 37.5 hours per week, shifts follow a 3 on 3 off pattern -  7am-7pm

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Project Description

The project operates in Bridgend working with young people who have complex needs such as behavioural, substance misuse, mental health and offending issues and works alongside other agencies such as probation, youth offending service and social services. 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 provide a proactive night time presence within the project to promote quiet and peaceful occupation of its residents/visitors. To respond to disturbances, emergencies and other housing management functions according to procedure and provide ad-hoc support to residents in response to demand. To assist with the organisations lone working and arrangement of out of hours resources.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please note: Driving Licence and use of a vehicle is essential

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

Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter - for your cover letter please summarise how you meet the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description ; see our Application Guidance page for further tips on what to include:

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 6th June 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.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464