Scheme Support Officer (Male Domestic Abuse)

Pobl Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pobl Group is seeking a Scheme Support Officer to join their Cardiff project, providing crucial support to males affected by domestic abuse. The role involves engaging with clients, developing support plans, and collaborating with agencies to ensure safe accommodation. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and the ability to motivate clients towards independence.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile

Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)

Free counselling service

Health Cash Plan

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social support or related field.
• Full driver's license and access to a vehicle required.
• Willingness to obtain IDVA qualification if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to make meaningful differences in their lives.
• Develop and review support and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for housing options.

Skills

Engagement

Networking

Motivation

Community Engagement

Education

Qualified IDVA preferred

Job description

Summary

We have an opportunity for a Scheme Support Officer to join our well-established project in Cardiff. It’s a challenging yet very rewarding role, especially if you have a passion and motivation to work with those who have been victims of domestic abuse/violence.

Overview

What is great about this opportunity?

Our team in Cardiff provides temporary supported accommodation for males who require a safe space due to experiencing domestic abuse/violence. As one of the few refuges in Wales, we provide crucial support to those in need. Currently, we have 5 residents at Cedar House and 2 dispersed flats in Cardiff for males with children. Our focus is to support individuals in feeling safe, accessing services such as mental health, substance misuse, police, and legal services, and supporting their access to independent accommodation. You will be an essential part of our team, working both in the project and in the community.

Your daily responsibilities as a Scheme Support Officer will include:

• Working with people to make a meaningful difference in their lives
• Using your skills and talents to engage with clients
• Supporting people to achieve their potential
• Developing your networking skills by collaborating with external agencies
• Encouraging community engagement

Our service aims to support our clients in leading successful, independent lives and feeling safe in their homes and communities. You will motivate and encourage clients to participate in community activities and promote the development of life and social skills. You will work flexibly within a team to develop, implement, and review support and risk management plans tailored to individual needs, preferences, and aspirations.

You will collaborate closely with partner agencies, including local authorities, social and private landlords, to explore sustainable and affordable housing options and ensure that homelessness duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 are fulfilled.

Pobl Benefits

• Contract type: Full-time (37 hours)
• Salary: £24,531.00
• Qualified IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) preferred or willingness to obtain the qualification
• Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by us)
• Work pattern: Monday to Friday with optional on-call duties
• Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required
• 26 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile
• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Time for Talking – free counselling service
• Health Cash Plan
• Savings Scheme
• Training and career progression opportunities

FREDIE Principles

At Pobl Group, we are guided by the principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement—FREDIE. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.

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

Next Steps

If you have the skills and experience to be our next difference maker, please apply now by sending an up-to-date CV and your contact details. We are conducting interviews quickly, so don’t delay in applying.