Independent Living Skills Support Worker

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Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive independently? Join our dynamic team and help shape brighter futures for care-experienced young people and young people at risk of homelessness in Swansea.

About Barnardo's Swansea
We deliver services that support young people aged 14–25 to:
Access help in times of crisis
Understand the realities of independent living
Develop essential life skills and confidence
Build self-esteem through social inclusion
Develop key skills in preparation for the world of work
Our services include Believe Positive Destinations, Bloom (life coaching and befriending), Supported Lodgings, and the  Transition and Training Flats Service —where young people experience independent living in a safe, supportive environment.

What You'll Do
As part of the Transition and Training Flat team, you'll:
Lead  interactive one-to-one and group sessions that build life skills, independent living skills and tenancy readiness
Support  young people in our training flats, helping them develop practical skills such as cooking, budgeting (including managing benefit claims), and managing bills
Work flexibly  across weekdays, evenings, and weekends to meet young people's needs. The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm on weekends. You will be expected to work one weekend in three. Sample rota available on request.
Collaborate  with young people and professionals to create tailored support plans and track progress using outcome-based tools
Create and deliver  engaging content using social media and digital platforms to connect with young people in innovative ways

Why Join Us?
Be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to transforming lives
Benefit from Barnardo's comprehensive induction and training relevant to your role
Use creativity and technology to make a real impact
Enjoy a role where no two days are the same

What We're Looking For (Essential Criteria)
Knowledge of issues affecting young people, especially those who are care-experienced or at risk of homelessness
Experience of direct work with young people in a relevant setting and
Experience of delivering group session such as issue based workshops and independent living skills programmes
Ability to create tailored support plans and demonstrate positive outcomes achieved
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
Experience of using social media and digital platforms to deliver sessions and create promotional content

Additional Information:
You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and those in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be   aware that this post is subject to funding currently until   March 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended   further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on   31.03.27
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Location:
Swansea
Job Type:
FullTime

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