Project Worker

Pobl Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Codi Group is seeking a Project Worker to support adults 21+ experiencing homelessness across Cardiff. You will provide housing-related support, help clients build independence, and facilitate recovery-oriented services and workshops.

Based across our Cardiff services, you will liaise with external agencies, promote wellbeing and manage safeguarding and financial awareness, while working as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults aged 21+ who are homeless or vulnerably housed.
• Knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people.
• Ability to engage with recovery and treatment services to support independence.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-related supported to equip customers with knowledge, skills and tools to live independently.
• Support customers to engage with recovery and treatment services by creating achievable support plans and facilitating workshops.
• liaise with external agencies.
• Promote wellbeing, recovery and social inclusion.
• Manage crisis, safeguarding and financial awareness.
• Maintain records and demonstrate initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Driving licence

Vulnerable people awareness

Teamwork

Job description

This is a Project Worker role based across our supported housing services in the Cardiff area (Fitzhamon Embankment, Ninian Rd and Newport Road). Working in a team, you will provide specialist support to individuals aged 21+ who are experiencing homelessness and are motivated to address their alcohol and substance use issue. You will provide housing related supported to equip our customers with the knowledge, skills and tools that they need to be able to live independent lives. You will also support our customers in engaging with recovery & treatment services by creating achievable support plans and facilitating appropriate workshops. Other Day to day duties:

• Liaising with external agencies
• Promoting wellbeing, recovery and social inclusion
• Managing crisis, safeguarding and financial awareness
• Maintaining records
  Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people
• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
• Ability to provide shift leadership and team support
• Hold a Driving licence and have access to a car
  Dyfrig House operates between Cardiff Central and Newport Road - As you will be required to work across these locations, a Full UK Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Who are Codi Group?

Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales' largest provider of housing, care, and support, we're here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential. Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives. Our name says it all: 'Codi' means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other.

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you'll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Take a glimpse into our work and find out more about our Pay & Benefits: Codi Perks & Benefits