Project Worker

Pobl Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Worker to join their team in supporting individuals recovering from homelessness and substance use issues. This role involves managing shifts, engaging with clients, and delivering workshops on tenancy and wellbeing. With a commitment to high-quality support, you will play a vital role in facilitating positive moves towards independent living. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Bespoke learning pathway

Internal progression opportunities

Wellbeing and psychological support

Time for Talk service

Mileage reimbursement (45p per mile)

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scheme and oversee Scheme Support Officers.
• Engage with individuals to support their recovery journey.
• Liaise with external agencies and build community links.

Skills

Engagement and interaction skills

Conflict management skills

Writing and following support plans

Workshop delivery skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work or related field

Job description

Summary

Dyfrig House provides supported accommodation for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are motivated to address their problematic alcohol and substance use issues. We support these individuals by engaging them with recovery & treatment services and providing housing-related support to enable independent living. We are looking for a Project Worker to join our team.

Overview

Where does the role fit in?

Dyfrig House is a specialist service offering supported accommodation to homeless people recovering from alcohol and substance use issues or involved with Criminal Justice Services. It works with Pobl’s treatment services and local recovery services to support individuals on their recovery journey and facilitate positive moves into independent living and community re-settlement. This role offers variety and the opportunity to be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality support.

As a Project Worker, you will lead each shift by managing the scheme and overseeing the Scheme Support Officers.

Our values are positive, connected, and considerate. At Pobl, you will share these values and be motivated to work in an environment driven by them.

Your Day Will Consist Of

• Engaging and interacting with the people we support
• Writing and following support plans with individuals
• Delivering workshops on tenancy management and health and wellbeing
• Liaising with external agencies
• Addressing additional needs of the people we support
• Building community links and establishing beneficial partnerships

Our motivation is to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to live independently. This is a challenging role involving complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health issues, substance misuse, and offending behaviour. You will work with diverse personalities and behaviours, requiring adaptability and appropriate conflict management skills.

What are the pay and benefits?

• Full-Time 37 hours, Permanent position
• Competitive salary of £26,072.00
• 24/7 service with day and night shifts on a rolling rota, including weekends and occasional wakeful nights
• Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us
• 26 days (pro-rata) holiday plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Bespoke learning pathway supported by an experienced Learning and Development team
• Internal progression opportunities
• Wellbeing and psychological support
• Time for Talk service
• 45p per mile

FREDIE

At Pobl Group, we are guided by the principles of FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. We promote equal opportunities for all backgrounds and encourage applications from diverse candidates.

If you need support with your application or adjustments to assist you through the process, please contact [e-mail] or 0300 3735262.

What do you need to do now?

If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now.

Note: We review applications regularly and may close vacancies early if we find suitable candidates quickly. We encourage you to apply promptly to start your journey with Pobl.