Internal Opportunity: Homeless Support Worker - Hurst Newton, Wrexham (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hurst Newton Supported Living Scheme, Bersham Road, Wrexham, LL14 4HD
Contract: Fixed‑term maternity cover until
January 2027
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week; rolling rota including days, nights & weekends)
Dear ClwydAlyn Colleagues,
We’re excited to share an opportunity at
Hurst Newton Supported Living Scheme in Wrexham. Hurst Newton supports
young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness, helping them develop
independence, life skills, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
This is a chance for you to step into a
frontline, life-changing role while contributing to ClwydAlyn’s mission to make a real difference in our communities.
About The Role
As a
Homeless Support Worker (Project Worker), you will:
- Provide practical and emotional support to residents, helping them build skills for independent living.
- Encourage wellbeing, inclusion, and community engagement.
- Support young people with complex needs, including mental health or housing challenges, in a compassionate and professional way.
- Maintain accurate records using our internal systems.
Why You Should Consider This Role
- Maternity cover until January 2027 ideal if you’re looking for a fixed-term stretch opportunity.
- Develop your skills gain hands-on experience in supported living, case management, and complex needs support.
- Work in a friendly, values-driven team, where training and ongoing support are provided.
- Make a tangible difference help young people achieve stability, confidence, and independence.
Who We’re Looking For
- Empathy for young people who have faced homelessness. Good communication skills. To be non-judgmental. Resilience. To be proactive. Ability to maintain professional boundaries. To align with our values of Trust, Hope and Kindness .
- Colleagues passionate about supporting others and making a positive impact.
- Flexible, empathetic, and resilient individuals who can thrive in a frontline, relationship-focused role.
- Staff keen to stretch themselves and grow within ClwydAlyn.
Other considerations :
Are you happy to work on a rota including undesirable/unsociable hours and lone working?
Are you resilient and able to manage challenging situations in a calm professional manner?
