Our Barry Offenders Project is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team as a full-time, permanent Project Worker. Here you will provide essential support individuals 16+ who are involved in the criminal justice system.
What’s great about the role?
Barry Offenders Project provides temporary, supported accommodation for both young and older adults who have been involved in the criminal justice services. Our Pobl teams provide support to people to develop the key skills needed to prevent homelessness, improve financial capability and to develop the skills to settle in the community and achieve positive progression. You will play an essential part of our team where you’d be required to work in the project and in the community - supporting people in their own homes.
How can I make a difference?
To Support service users by create and implement realistic goals around motivation to change lifestyle and life habits like employment, education, tenancy support and staying out of criminal life.
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
Risk assessing
Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing
Liaising with external agencies
Addressing any additional needs, the people we support might have
Building community links and establishing partnerships that benefit our customers
Our motivation is to ensure we equip these individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to live independently. This is a challenging role and you will be faced with complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health, substance misuse, and offending behaviour. You will work with a range of different personalities and behaviours so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse cliental and manage disputes or conflicts appropriately. You will also need to have experience in support planning and risk assessing.
Part of your role will also include lone working and sleep-in shifts at the scheme, you will be provided with a secluded area that includes a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen facilities.
What are the pay and benefits?
Full-Time 37hrs, Permanent position
Competitive salary of £25,486.00
Shift pattern: 1 sleep shift 1pm -11pm/7am-12.30pm and 4 days, 9-5pm
It is essential for the successful candidate to have a full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
An enhanced DBS check is required for the role, which we will pay for
26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
Pension scheme
Sick Pay
Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
Internal Progression
Wellbeing and psychological support
Time for Talk service
45p per mile