At Pobl Group, this role is known as a Project Worker. We at Maes-Y-Derwen are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our Supported Housing service in Caerphilly as a Project Worker on a Full-time, permanent basis. This service also sits central to Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil.
What is great about this opportunity?
Maes-Y-Derwen is a Supported Accommodation Scheme providing supported accommodation to homeless individuals, or couples aged 16 and over. The service is a warm, welcoming and friendly service providing supported accommodation to those experiencing homelessness. We work with a diverse group of people from varying backgrounds, some of whom may have experienced trauma and complex needs. Every day is different, you’ll be learning new skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of agencies. We engage with the people we support through positive meaningful activities and provide a Psychologically Informed Environment.
Your role would be working with our clients to teach tenancy management skills and provide any other housing related support they may require.
Job Specifics:
Full-Time
Permanent Contract
Salary: £25,486.00 + £51.11 sleep-in allowance
Work Pattern: days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Your day will consist of:
- Engaging and interacting with the people we support
- Writing and following a support plan with the individual you are supporting
- Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing
- Liaising with external agencies
- Supporting with external appointments to GPs and job centres
- Organising and participating in activities and day trips
- Dealing with any conflict that arises
- Addressing any additional needs, the people we support might have.
Pobl benefits:
Onsite free parking
Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
26 days holiday entitlement (pro rata) plus Bank holidays
Pension scheme
Sick Pay
Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
Time for Talking – a free counselling service
Savings Scheme
Long Service Awards
Training and progression opportunities
Pobl Wellbeing Team
Mileage Paid at 45p per mile