Relief Support Assistant - TAFF192 Barry

Relief Support Assistant - Barry

 

What you'll do...

Provide daytime and/or night-time staffing cover within a 24/7 staffed Supported Accommodation Project, supporting residents with complex needs and helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming living environment. The role includes offering psychologically informed, person-centred support to residents as required, as well as assisting with the delivery of activities and workshops within the hostel to support residents' wellbeing, independence and development.

What you'll bring to the role...

• The ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Experience of working within a care, support or similar environment
• The ability to remain calm, composed and reassuring when responding to challenging situations
• The capacity to work effectively on your own initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• A commitment to delivering a consistently high standard of service to residents
• An understanding of health and safety responsibilities within a hostel setting
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake cleaning duties and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including evenings, weekends and nights, on an ongoing basis
• A positive, constructive approach to addressing project-wide issues and supporting residents
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and resolving conflict in a professional and respectful manner

 

Other useful information

We welcome any questions in advance of an application, or if there is something that matters to you and we haven't covered in the job pack, then please get in touch with Anne-Marie Jehu at View email address on api.occupop.com

 

Full details of the role can be found in the job pack - Relief Support Assistant Job Pack

Hourly rate: £13.78

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with shortlisting and interviews taking place throughout the recruitment period.

 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To find out more about Taff and view all our current vacancies, please click here - Jobs - Taff Housing Association

 

Please complete the Equal Opportunities form as part of your application -   Equal Opportunity form . This information is essential for us to monitor and promote equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses will remain confidential and used only for reporting purpose.

Application Guidance - Hints & Tips for Applying

 

If you're interested in this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please click Apply & complete the online application form. We look forward to learning more about you!