Project Worker

Pobl Group; Cwmcelyn; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Pobl Group seeks a part-time Project Worker to support individuals in overcoming homelessness-related challenges. This hands-on role involves developing life skills with vulnerable clients and participating in various supportive activities. Candidates should be enthusiastic and willing to engage with diverse individuals to promote independent living.

Benefits

26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement

Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Free Counselling Service

Further training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of homelessness and related issues.
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independent living skills.
• Engage in activities to help promote community re-settlement.
• Collaborate with external agencies to facilitate support.

Job description

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time (24hrs), permanent Project Worker to join our accommodation-based support service in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent.

Overview

We support a range of individuals and families who have experienced homelessness and have varying needs, such as mental health issues, substance misuse issues and learning difficulties. You will support the individuals to develop independent living skills to enable them to move onto independent sustainable accommodation.

What is great about this opportunity?

Our team delivers support to vulnerable individuals and helps them develop the key skills needed to prevent homelessness, improve financial capability, promote re-settlement into the community and achieve positive progression. You will play a key part in enabling individuals to achieve their goals and empower them to lead independent lives.

Every day is different and every day you would learn new skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of agencies such as housing, DWP, social services and health visitors.

Day To Day Duties

Your role will be hands-on, working collaboratively with the people we support to reach their goals and help them positively move on into their own tenancy. This is a fun and unique role where you could participate in the workshops and fun activities that take place. You also get to feel the rewards of seeing someone you have supported positively move on into their own tenancy and achieve their goals.

Your Day Will Consist Of

• Engaging and interacting with the people we support
• Writing and following a support plan with the individual you are supporting
• Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing
• Liaising with external agencies
• Supporting with external appointments to GPs and job centres
• Organising and participating in activities and day trips
• Dealing with any conflict that arises
• Addressing any additional needs the people we support might have
  
  

What are the pay and benefits?

• Permanent position, part-time (24hrs)
• The exact salary for this position is £26,072.00 FTE
• Work pattern: A 4-week rolling rota – Monday – Sunday 08:00 – 22:00 - minimum of every other weekend.
• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Enhanced DBS, which we will pay for.
• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Time for Talking – a free counselling service
• Further training and progression opportunities – including NVQ
  
  

FREDIE

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact [e-mail] or 0300 3735262

What do you need to do now?

If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please apply now. We are interviewing quickly so please don’t delay in applying.