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Support Worker Jobs in Cardiff

Support worker jobs across Cardiff: central, west and east. Day, sleep-in and waking night shifts. You can move up into team leader and service manager roles.

Why join TIFA Life in Cardiff

The young people

Direct work with young people in Cardiff who need stable, trained adults around them.

Paid training

Paid induction, paid shadow shifts, ongoing safeguarding training and supervision.

Named senior support

You will not be left to figure things out alone; every shift has someone you can call.

Flexible shifts

Day, sleep-in and waking-night roles. Full-time and part-time positions across the area.

The role

Direct support work with young people aged 16+ in supported accommodation, as roles open across Cardiff. Day, sleep-in and waking-night shifts where available.

We pay the Welsh Living Wage. Pay starts at £13.45/hour, above the National Living Wage. Sleep-ins are paid separately, and pay rises with responsibility and time in role.

What we look for

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check (we cover the cost)
  • Reliability (young people need adults who turn up)
  • Genuine interest in working with young people aged 16+
  • Strong written communication for case notes and reporting
Open roles

Current vacancies in Cardiff

No specific vacancies listed today. We are actively recruiting for upcoming roles in Cardiff. Submit the form below to register interest and we will be in touch when the next role opens.

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Apply for support worker roles in Cardiff

Fill in the form and attach your CV. Your application goes straight to our recruitment team. We reply within 5 working days.

Apply to join TIFA Life

The form is a few short steps and your CV is the only upload. We reply within 48 hours. You can bring original documents (passport/visa, DBS certificate) to interview.

Step 1 of 4 · About you

Takes about 5 minutes

Shifts you can cover *

Pick all that apply.

Trouble with the form? Email recruitment@tifa.co.uk with your CV attached.

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