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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At TIFA Life we provide supported accommodation and meaningful opportunities for young people aged 1625 including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Our mission is to help them build independence stability and a genuine sense of belonging. We combine high-quality care with community initiatives like our TIFA Life Community Café creating a space where support empowerment and purpose meet.
About the Role
You will provide consistent relationship-based support to young people aged 16 as they transition towards independent living with a particular focus on UASC and complex care leavers.
This is a hands-on purpose-driven position: youll help young people build stability develop essential life skills (such as budgeting and cooking) and promote inclusion through our Community Café (CIC). The café and wider community hub are central to our approach offering a platform for engagement growth and empowerment.
Beyond the Rota (Your Initiative)
Were looking for proactive solution-focused people who take ownership. Youll use initiative to identify maintenance needs spot engagement opportunities and complete property-related duties during shifts.
We particularly welcome applicants from non-traditional backgrounds including trades hospitality or community work who bring a practical people-first approach to care.
Our Offer to You
Welsh Real Living Wage: Guaranteed hourly rate of 13.45.
Certified Training: Fully funded enrolment in our Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Foundation Course.
Stability: A consistent supportive work environment with a focus on long-term wellbeing for both staff and young people.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Safeguarding Must hold or be eligible to obtain a clear Childrens Enhanced DBS Certificate. This is a non-negotiable legal requirement.
Experience Must have at least six months experience working in a residential childrens setting. This will be verified through references.
Qualifications Must hold a QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Children and Young People or provide evidence of current enrolment on a recognised course to obtain this qualification.
Professional registration Must be registered or eligible for registration with Social Care Wales (SCW) for childrens residential services. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement.
References Must provide employment references covering the past three years including the most recent social care employer where applicable. This forms part of our safer recruitment process.
Training Must hold Safeguarding Children Training that meets the National Safeguarding Training Learning and Development Standards Group A and B (evidence required).
Required Skills:
1. Safeguarding Must hold or be eligible to obtain a clear Childrens Enhanced DBS Certificate. This is a non-negotiable legal requirement. 2. Experience Must have at least six months experience working in a residential childrens setting. This will be verified through references. 3. Qualifications Must hold a QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Children and Young People or provide evidence of current enrolment on a recognised course to obtain this qualification. 4. Professional registration Must be registered or eligible for registration with Social Care Wales (SCW) for childrens residential services. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement. 5. References Must provide employment references covering the past three years including the most recent social care employer where applicable. This forms part of our safer recruitment process. 6. Training Must hold Safeguarding Children Training that meets the National Safeguarding Training Learning and Development Standards Group A and B (evidence required). Safeguarding Must hold or be eligible to obtain a clear Childrens Enhanced DBS Certificate. This is a non-negotiable legal requirement. Experience Must have at least six months experience working in a residential childrens setting. This will be verified through references. Qualifications Must hold a QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Children and Young People or provide evidence of current enrolment on a recognised course to obtain this qualification. Professional registration Must be registered or eligible for registration with Social Care Wales (SCW) for childrens residential services. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement. References Must provide employment references covering the past three years including the most recent social care employer where applicable. This forms part of our safer recruitment process. Training Must hold Safeguarding Children Training that meets the National Safeguarding Training Learning and Development Standards Group A and B (evidence required).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
