Barnardo's are the UK’s largest children’s charity. They help children, whenever and wherever they are needed, supporting them into adulthood.
Independent Living Skills Support Worker
Salary: £25,492.00 - £29,755.00 (FTE) (£17,913.00 - £20,908.00 (pro rata))
Contract type: Permanent (Fixed term funded post until 31st March 2027)
Hours: 26 hours
Location: Barnardo's Swansea
Barnardo's are recruiting an Independent Living Skills Support Worker for their Transition and Training Flats Service, where young people experience independent living in a safe, supportive environment.
About Barnardo's
Barnardo's deliver services that support young people aged 14–25 to:
Access help in times of crisis
Understand the realities of independent living
Develop essential life skills and confidence
Build self-esteem through social inclusion
Develop key skills in preparation for the world of work
What You'll Do
As part of the Transition and Training Flat team, you'll:
Lead interactive one-to-one and group sessions that build life skills, independent living skills and tenancy readiness
Support young people in their training flats, helping them develop practical skills such as cooking, budgeting (including managing benefit claims), and managing bills
Work flexibly across weekdays, evenings, and weekends to meet young people's needs. The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm on weekends. You will be expected to work one weekend in three. Sample rota available on request.
Collaborate with young people and professionals to create tailored support plans and track progress using outcome-based tools
Create and deliver engaging content using social media and digital platforms to connect with young people in innovative ways
For more information and to apply, click here
Closing Date: 14th January 2026
Interview Date: 27th January 2026
Published: 7th January, 2026
Author: Clare Pilborough
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