Tenant Support Worker in Cardiff

Tenant Support Worker - £25,812 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenant Support Worker to join our busy Support Services team in Newport. The Lighthouse Project is a team of nine Support Workers who provide housing-related support to adults and families living in Newport who are facing potential homelessness or struggling to maintain or sustain their tenancies. To help us achieve positive outcomes, we work closely with many organisations, for example Citizens Advice, Jobcentre Plus, DWP, Local Authorities, and Social Services, to ensure that the people we support have access to all the relevant services available to them.

Our office is based in Stow Park Church Community Centre, which is a bustling environment for the local community and provides many services, including access to a food bank that reaches across Newport to those most in need. The role can be challenging. At Taff, we work in a psychologically informed way and aim to build resilience in people affected by trauma, which can bring many challenging emotions. Every member of the team at The Lighthouse Project helps create a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming workspace. You will also receive regular training and learning opportunities as we support you to progress in your career.

What you’ll do…

You will be a great support worker in Taff’s Support Services department, ensuring that the needs of the service user are met within the specifics of the project. You will be passionate about the difference quality housing related support can make to people’s lives. 

What you'll bring to the role...

• Excellent Knowledge/ability to work with vulnerable people  
• Knowledge/understanding of housing related support  
• Knowledge/understanding of landlord and tenant issues 
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills  
• Ability to undertake assessments and develop support plans with service users
• Ability to work with colleagues to achieve a shared vision 
• Understand the legal, ethical and strategic reasons for supporting workplace diversity  
• Ability to drive with full UK driving licence 

Other useful information

Closing Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

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. 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.

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