Hostel support workers
Job Location
cardiff
Type of Job
Hostel Support
Published Date
10 May 2026
About The Job
We are currently recruiting for experienced support workers to work in various hostels in the Cardiff Area.
The settings include substance misuse, homelessness, ex offenders & women & baby facilities
Duties include domestic chores, offering emotional and tenancy support to the residents.
Experience working with vulnerable adults, homelessness, or social care
Shift-based rota
May involve nights, weekends, bank holidays
Emotionally demanding
Potential exposure to challenging or high-risk situations
Personal Qualities
Compassionate
Resilient
Non-judgmental
Reliable
Professional boundaries
Problem-solving mindset
Various shift patterns available: AM / PM, 6/12 hour days, 12 hour waking nights & Twilight shifts
Previous experience essential
Weekly payroll
Competative rates of pay
Friendly office staff, who are readily available to offer guidance
Enhanced DBS checks ( Fast tracked)
Free refresher training
Requirements
Minimum 1 years experience in a hostel setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly
Knowledge of safeguarding and support planning
Good record-keeping and IT skills
Teamwork and lone-working ability
Understanding of:
Homelessness issues
Mental health
Addiction
Domestic abuse
Social exclusion
Full mandatory training.
Enhanced DBS
