Project Worker (Complex Needs YP)

Codi Group; Llanelli; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

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. Here at Codi we are looking for part-time Project Worker (Complex Needs Young Persons) for two of our services, based in Ammanford & Llanelli.

The role involves supporting goal planning for young people, coordinating with resettlement partners, and promoting mental health and recovery services; you will work

Qualifications

• A driving licence and access to a car.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role or equivalent training or qualification.
• Experience of working with Young People.
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations and lone work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager with facilitating Young Person goal plans and advise on re-housing options.
• Make referrals to other agencies in relation to temporary and permanent accommodation with the resettlement team.
• Liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing Department, Resettlement Worker, Health and Safety and other agencies.
• Promote mental health recovery and seek treatment and recovery for substance misuse where applicable.
• Engage with clients to empower independence and adapt approaches to diverse needs.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and supportive service environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Access to a car

5+ years experience

Experience with Young People

Passion to help independence

Enthusiasm to make a difference

Initiative and ability to work alone

Team player

Conflict handling

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.

Here at Codi we are looking for part-time Project Worker (Complex Needs Young Persons) for two of our services, based in Ammanford & Llanelli.

Both are specific to Young Persons Supported Accommodation schemes. With both operating on a4 week rolling rota - Covering days, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts (£62.64 sleep-in allowance). Below are the hours available at each service -

About the roles

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.

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

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

• King George (1x 26 hours)
• Llys Cyfle (1x 32 hours)

If you’re shortlisted, you’ll take a short online values assessment (under 10 minutes) before you book an interview slot to attend the in-person interview. It helps us learn more about you and what drives you. Our colleagues make our services exceptional, and we’re looking for people who’ll feel at home with us.

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.