Project Worker (Complex Needs)

Pobl Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization is seeking a Complex Needs Project Worker in Cardiff. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to individuals with complex needs, helping them achieve independence. Responsibilities include risk assessments, client management, and collaboration with external services. Join a team focused on making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS paid for

Sick pay

Training and internal progression

Wellbeing support

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to develop and update risk assessments and management plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update risk assessments and management plans.
• Assess clients' needs and manage a caseload.
• Coordinate with external agencies and lead shifts.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Client Support

Communication

Team Leadership

Job description

As part of our not-for-profit organisation, whatever your role, you’ll play a unique part in making a remarkable difference to the lives of thousands of people in communities across Wales.

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• Categories: Support: All Support roles, Support: Complex Needs, Support: Homelessness / Risk of homelessness, Support: Substance Misuse

Job Overview

Our Supported Accommodation service at Albert Street, Newport, is seeking a Complex Needs Project Worker for a full-time (37 hours), permanent position.

Albert Street offers supported accommodation for individuals over 18 who are homeless and have co-occurring mental health/substance misuse issues. You will work with these individuals to teach tenancy management skills and connect them with external services to positively impact their lives.

What’s Great About the Role?

The service provides person-centred, tailored support to meet individual needs, helping clients achieve their goals and aspirations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and update risk assessments and management plans to ensure safety within the service.
• Assess clients’ needs and risks, managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Review and update support plans, providing guidance on tenancy responsibilities.
• Support clients in understanding their responsibilities and assist in moving to independent accommodation.
• Coordinate with external agencies like Social Services, Benefits, Housing, and Probation.
• Lead shifts, ensuring all tasks are completed and supervising Support Officers.
• Maintain client records and support safe premises management.
• Promote health & safety, ensure rent payments, and attend team meetings and training.
• Adhere to company policies on equality, diversity, professional boundaries, and health & safety.
• Perform additional duties as directed by management.
• Promote a Psychologically Informed Environment.

Our goal is to equip individuals with the skills and tools for independent living and re-engagement with health services. The role involves working with clients with complex behaviours and needs, requiring adaptable approaches.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,041 + £51.11 sleep-in allowance
• Full-time, permanent role
• Work on a 6-week rolling rota covering days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Sick pay, training, internal progression, wellbeing support, and mileage allowance

Our Principles: FREDIE

Guided by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

For support with your application or adjustments, contact [e-mail] or 0300 3735262.

Next Steps

If you meet the requirements, follow the application prompts. We review applications promptly and may conduct interviews quickly, so apply now to start your journey with us.

More details are available in the Job Description.