Project Worker

A full-time Project Worker in a Supported Accommodation scheme in Newport. A driving licence is NOT required for this role.

This is a Project Worker role based in our Supported accommodation service, Clifton Place, Newport. We have a team of Scheme Support officers, Lead Project Workers, Project Workers and, Accommodation Coordinator providing 24/7 Support to our diverse group of customers.

Working in a team, you will provide support to a range of families, young people, pregnant women individuals with physical disabilities, mental health, substance misuse and individuals who have been trafficked from other countries. You will provide housing related supported to equip our customers with the knowledge, skills and tools that they need to be able to live independent lives.

You will work proactively and engage with individuals and families who are perceived to be 'hard to reach' using positive but persistent and assertive approaches in order to gain trust and bring about positive changes to improve outcomes for the individual/family, ensuring they can sustain their tenancy.

As a Project Worker you will lead each shift by delivering support to the individuals at the service, managing the scheme and overseeing the Scheme Support Officers.

Your day will consist of:

Engaging and interacting with our service users.

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