Project Worker Complex Needs - Young persons

Codi Group; Ammanford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Codi Group is seeking a Part-time (32hrs) Project Worker (Complex Needs) in a Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. You will support goal planning, advise on housing options, and coordinate with resettlement services to help young people regain independence.

The role requires a driving license, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a proactive, team-oriented approach for complex client needs.

Qualifications

• Driving licence essential.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role or equivalent training/qualification.
• Experience working with Young People.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager with facilitating Young Person goal plans.
• Advise on re-housing options and refer to agencies with resettlement team.
• Liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing Department and other agencies.
• Promote mental health recovery and support substance misuse treatment where applicable.

Skills

Driving licence

5+ years experience

Experience with Young People

Team player / independent worker

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.

A Part-time (32hrs) Project Worker (Complex Needs) in a Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme in the Ammanford area of Carmarthenshire. You'll work on a 4 week rolling rota covering days, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts (£62.64 sleep-in allowance).

As a Complex Needs Project Worker your role will be to support the Manager with facilitating Young Person goal plans and will work extensively with them to advise on re-housing options. You will make referrals to other agencies in relation to temporary and permanent accommodation in conjunction with our resettlement team.

You will liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing Department, Resettlement Worker, Health and Safety and other relevant agencies, on matters affecting prospective and current clients of the service. Part of your role will be to promote mental health recovery and seek treatment and recovery for substance misuse where applicable.

We strive to ensure that everyone we support receives the very best support to enable and empower them to regain control of their life and to sustain their independence. This a challenging role and you may be faced with complex situations and difficult behaviours and needs, so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse cliental.

Skills and Experience Needed

• A driving licence and access to a car
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role or equivalent training or qualification
• Experience of working with Young People
• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
• An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations and lone work

Full list of duties and can found on the Job description.

At Codi 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 to rise with us.

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 373 5262

We believe the people who use our services should have a voice in shaping them. That's why customers may play an active role in our recruitment process, helping us identify candidates who share our values and commitment to delivering excellent support.