Project Worker

Pobl Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Project Worker for their Supported Housing Service in Newport. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges, including mental health and substance misuse issues. You will provide essential housing-related support, helping clients develop tenancy management skills and navigate benefit applications. With a focus on independent living, you will work collaboratively with various agencies, ensuring that each person receives the tailored assistance they need. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contributions can lead to positive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Bespoke learning pathway

Wellbeing support

Internal Progression

Time for Talk service

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing complex needs.
• Ability to engage and support clients with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and write support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Deliver workshops on tenancy management and health.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Tenancy Management

Support Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Experience in Support Work

Job description

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity available for someone seeking an interactive and dynamic role as a Project Worker! This is a full-time, permanent position at our Supported housing service, Ty Trosiad in Newport.

Overview

Ty Trosiad is one of our Supported Accommodation services which offer a housing solution for individuals who are homeless and have complex needs. Our 10-bed Supported Housing Service promotes independent living with the aim for each person we support to have a positive move on into their own tenancy. However, this service provides more than just housing related support with the length of stay determined by the needs of each individual we support.

What is great about the role?

Ty Trosiad is a hostel for people with long term, complex needs and here we support people with mental health issues, substance misuse and a history of not coping with managing their own tenancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding role where you would be providing housing related support through teaching tenancy management skills, supporting with benefit applications and queries, and helping set up a new tenancy ready for a positive move on. You will also have the opportunity to work with a variety of agencies, learn new skills and see the positive impact you can have on the people we support.

Day To Day Duties

• Engaging and interacting with our Clients
• Writing and following a support plan with the individual you are supporting
• Completing risk assessments and risk management plans
• Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing
• Liaising with external agencies
• Addressing any additional needs, the people we support might have

Our aim is to ensure we equip these individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to live independently. This is a challenging role and you will be faced with complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health, substance misuse and physical disabilities. You will work with a range of different personalities and behaviours so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse clientele.

Pobl Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Salary of £26,072.00 + £51.11 for each sleep-in
• Full-time (37), Permanent position
• Shift Pattern: The service is covered 24/7. Typical work pattern consist of days, afternoons, some weekend shifts and sleep-ins
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, which we pay for
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
• Internal Progression
• Wellbeing and psychological support
• Time for Talk service
• 45p per mile

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, contact [e-mail] or 0300 3735262.

What do you need to do now?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey.

Further information on the role can also be found on the Job Description.