Project Worker - Young Persons

Codi Group; Wales; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Codi Group, a not-for-profit organisation, is recruiting two full-time Project Workers for Hales House in Torfaen. You will work days, evenings and bank holidays on a rolling rota to provide housing-related support to people aged 16+.

The role aims to develop independent living and tenancy skills within a client-led, psycho-socially informed environment. Relevant experience with vulnerable people is essential; a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential.
• For the role it is essential to hold a UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle.
• More important are; 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, and the ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations.

Skills

Driving licence

Work independently

Team player

Empathy for vulnerable people

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.

• Reference: 510215
• Work Type: Full time
• Locations: Torfaen
• Area: Customer & Community (Support)
• Categories: Support: All Support roles, Support: Homelessness / Risk of homelessness, Support: Young Persons

Two full-time permanent Project Workers in our Supported Housing Scheme, Hales House, in Torfaen. You will be required to work days, evenings & bank holidays on a rolling rota.

Hales House provides supported generic accommodation to people, aged 16 plus. This service provides housing related support to assist individuals to move into independent living. You could be working with these incredible individuals to teach them tenancy management skills, support them with qualifications and provide any other support they may require.

Hales House is centred on what the people we support wants and needs and they have an involvement in how the scheme is run. The scheme is completely client led and is viewed as their home.

The role is designed to develop and increase the availability of meaningful activities and employment opportunities, which will support our resident’s independence, improve their skills and promote positive social interaction. The role will promote and enhance the scheme’s Psychologically Informed Environment by promoting activities and engagement within the scheme’s community.

Skills and Experience Needed

Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential.

For the role it is essential to hold a UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle.

More important are;

• 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

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

Values

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

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.