Job Description

Alabare are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life.

We value our staff and volunteers, and especially appreciate the diverse perspectives and backgrounds people bring. We invest in our people and have excellent opportunities for learning and training. We also have excellent opportunities for development and growth.

Alabare are looking to recruit a Full - time Support Worker in our Veterans Service covering 2 properties in Pontypridd and Cardiff. This position calls for a flexible, proactive approach and will involve working in a person-centred supported house which will include service user involvement, key working and outcome monitoring as required internally and by the funders to support veterans to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Job Specifics:

Full time Annual salary 24,765.00 rising to 25,116.00 after a probation period. Hourly rate of 12.70 rising to 12.88 after probation. Flexible rota Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits:

Double time on nominated bank holidays. Relief holiday calculated on hours worked the previous month. Paid travel time with mileage paid at 45p per mile. NEST Pension. Where applicable, Sleepovers are paid at a competitive rate of 70 per sleep. Excellent accredited training. Refer a friend scheme, 150 on joining and a further payment of 150 after 6 months service. Flexible working (where possible). Sickness allowance after 6 months service. Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful employer.

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

Relevant qualification or be committed to personal development through training. Experience of working in the supported housing sector Experience of the key working system. Knowledge of supervising staff. Be approachable , resilient and have a sense of humour. Experience of managing own professional boundaries and confidentiality Knowledge of the welfare benefits system. Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work well under pressure and crisis manage. Good admin and IT skills including databases. Be organised with good communication and written skills. You must be currently resident in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK. You must be confident working as part of a team and on your own. Car driver essential with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance.
Alabare are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

Remember, reporting bad practice is good practice.

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2025

Interview dates: 18th and 19th August 2025

Please note we do not offer employment sponsorship, this includes employees working under current sponsorship.

Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/who-we-are/jobs

All applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a covering letter.

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful. Thank you for your interest in Alabare.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,765.00-25,116.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you based in the UK?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/08/2025